Radio Newsline

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at locales that should benefit from moisture from two active weather systems this week, and some areas that may not receive any precipitation from these storms.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation will be predominant across much of the nation during the period of April 30 - May 6.

USDA Tuesday announced funding awards through two Rural Development programs designed to promote clean energy production and use. (Rod Bain and Rural Development Under Secretary Basil Gooden)

Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan talks about a recent project recipient of Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentives Program funding.

Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan discusses one of the projects recently receiving Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding and what this is expected to mean annually in cost savings.

Youth participants of the National 4-H Conference spend much of their time at the annual event working, yet what is their assignment? (Rod Bain and Annie Ceccarini of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture)

National 4-H Coordinator Annie Ceccarini provides an example of how youth working groups within the National 4-H Conference provide potential solutions to federal agency questions and issues.

The first of several USDA led Regional Food Business Centers is now in business, and accepting grant applications to help small and mid-size farm and food businesses to grow. (Rod Bain and Felicity Merritt of the North Central Regional Food Business Center)

Felicity Merritt of the North Central Regional Food Business Center explains the concept and purpose of such centers, as well as business builder grants awarded by these entities.

USDA Regional Climate Hubs are still operating after ten years and still helping farmers deal with climate change. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)