Radio Newsline

A new video series uses personal stories to share how growing invasive feral swine populations damage agriculture, natural resources and ecosystems. (Rod Bain and Jeanine Neskey of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Farmers and natural resource managers in Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas share their experiences they've had with invasive feral swine, and how this pest adversely impacts fields, orchards, wildlife habitat and infrastructure.

Jeanine Neskey of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service discusses a contributing factor to feral swine population expansion - one reason behind an educational video series on You Tube called "Invasive Feral Swine in America".

What are some questions asked by producers regarding how crop insurance works related to matters of climate and climate smart agriculture? (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Chief Actuary Thomas Worth)

Friday's USDA report on cattle feedlot activity has large placement and inventory numbers, but not as large as many analysts expected. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst, taking a look a the margin situation for cow/calf operators, feedlots and packers.

Retail prices for most food items are continuing to go up, with one exception. (Gary Crawford and Carolyn Chelius, USDA economist)

Carolyn Chelius, USDA economist, with the latest USDA 2021 food price forecast.

The Administration is forming an Interagency Working Group to address worsening drought conditions in the West. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

President Biden has opened a two-day international summit on global climate change. (Gary Crawford and President Joe Biden)