Radio Newsline

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach discusses some of the flexibilities developed due to shifts of food distribution from food service and restaurants to retail - a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

March 5th is the deadline for nominations for positions on a new urban agricultural advisory committee. (Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Acting Chief Kevin Norton)

Natural Resources Conservation Service Acting Chief Kevin Norton discusses the range of applicants needed for a new USDA urban agriculture advisory committee. Nominations are being excepted through March 5th, with information available online at "www.farmers.gov/urban".

Drought is still eating away at pastures and rangeland condition ratings in many areas. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

New topsoil moisture numbers show continued dryness over a large area of the country. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Will 2021 be better for food shoppers? (Gary Crawford and outgoing USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson)

(Stephanie Ho and Deputy Undersecretary Brandon Lipps)

USDA and and states are partnering to enhance work opportunities for recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. (Stephanie Ho and Deputy Undersecretary Brandon Lipps)

USDA will issue another round of food box distribution for families impacted by the current pandemic starting later this month. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach)

A new USDA disaster assistance program aims to help ag producers cover quality losses in their crops. (Stephanie Ho and Undersecretary Bill Northey)