Radio Newsline

The Agriculture Department and e-commerce sites are working together to prevent illegal shipment of seeds to consumers. (Rod Bain and APHIS Deputy Administrator Osama El Lissy)

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Deputy Administrator Osama El-Lissy discusses recent clarifications made on requirements of plant materials and seeds to be imported in or exported out of our nation via e-commerce.

Research at 1890 land grant university facilities is a key part of advancing ag innovation ... both now and into the future. (Rod Bain. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Carrie Castille. Jason Oliver of Tennessee State University)

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture offers several funding programs to encourage continued ag research and innovation development at 1890's land grant universities. (Rod Bain and NIFA Director Carrie Castille)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Carrie Castille offers examples of ag and food-based research and innovation taking place at 1890's land grant universities.

Reports of lost dogs go up in the winter--all the more reason to keep them on a leash when walking them. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Autumn Unk, USDA veterinarian)

A veterinarian has some cold weather tips for new owners of puppies. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Autumn Unk)

Dr. Autumn Unk, USDA Veterinarian, says cats can be seriously hurt from exposure to very cold temperatures or from seeking warmth under the hoods of cars.

USDA is seeking voluntary climate-smart efforts that will benefit the agricultural and forestry communities. (Stephanie Ho and Robert Bonnie, USDA's Senior Advisor for Climate)

USDA's new leadership has plans to build on the Civilian Conservation Corps, to help fight climate change. (Stephanie Ho and Robert Bonnie, USDA's Senior Advisor for Climate)