Radio Newsline

The Agriculture Secretary discusses the complexities of the U.S.-China relationship and its potential impacts to agricultural trade. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack offers his perspective on what has transpired to date regarding Phase One of the U.S.-China Trade Agreement and its impacts for our nation's ag exports to that market.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the need to diversify ag trade markets to grow export opportunities and reduce reliance on a single market.

Analysts expect farmers this year to boost modestly their plantings of corn and soybeans, but one other crop could see a major increase in acreage. (Gary Crawford and USDA analyst, Justin Choe)

The shape of Western water supplies this spring and summer are more pronounced with the mountain snowpack season approaching its peak date. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses the latest water storage levels in Southwestern states and what that may mean for water supplies for the upcoming irrigation season.

What is the best strategy for mitigating an avalanche? (Stephanie Ho and Simon Trautman, Forest Service National Avalanche specialist)

If you are getting ready to recreate in a place where there are mountains and snow, consult with a Forest Service website before you go out. (Stephanie Ho and Simon Trautman, Forest Service National Avalanche specialist)

When is avalanche season over, and how has it been going so far? (Stephanie Ho and Simon Trautman, FS National Avalanche Center)

Forest Service avalanche specialist Simon Trautman describes this as a bad season for avalanche fatalities and says good knowledge can help people avoid dangerous areas.