Radio Newsline

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochilt Torres Small discusses the partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and others in establishing the Working Lands Climate Corps within the American Climate Corps.

White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi discusses growing interest in the American Climate Corps and recent listening sessions on further development of the program.

National Association of Conservation Districts President Kim LaFluer discusses the role of the new Working Lands Climate Corps in developing a new generation of conservationists.

USDA’s latest world wheat production forecasts note a month over month increase, adding to a near record production total. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA's February global corn production forecasts note a lower outlook for Brazil's total production. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

While some state deadlines have already passed for application for USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative, it is still important for interested producers to show their interest prior to the March First national deadline. (Rod Bain and Lindsey Haines of the Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Natural Resources Conservation Service National Organic Specialist Lindsey Haines explains why producers interested in the Organic Transition Initiative should apply at local offices regardless of state deadlines.

USDA is forecasting a fourth year in a row of falling direct government payments to farmers. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer with one reason that farm safety net program payments this year will be less than 2023.

Over 370 projects across U.S states and territories are funded as part of a USDA program focused on plant pest and disease defense. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)