Radio Newsline

Amy Albright of the U.S. Forest Service in West Virginia describes this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree selected from her home state.

Amy Albright of the U.S. Forest Service discusses the origins of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and its connections to a West Virginia forest.

The Agriculture Secretary discussed the potential of climate smart markets and innovations to provide new opportunities for producers around the world. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary recognizes the role of corporations among the many groups of partners within USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodity program. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Dry conditions remain the predominant trend in USDA's latest Topsoil Moisture Condition Report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with notable very-short to short topsoil moisture conditions for the period ending September 17.

Although USDA's latest Pasture and Rangeland Conditions Report reflects consistency, there are pockets across the county with conditions leaning towards one extreme or the other. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers areas of the country that are experiencing very poor to poor pasture and rangeland conditions for the period ending September 17.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes states reporting very good to excellent pasture and rangeland conditions for the period ending September 17th.

The Agriculture Secretary Tuesday discussed recent efforts to boost funding in USDA conservation and clean energy programs, and the need to continue such investments. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)