Radio Page

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at notable state pasture and rangeland conditions for the week ending July 24th.

Some of the most skillful and professional pilots in the country are not employed by the military or the major airlines. They're employed by farmers. Gary Crawford gives us a look at the modern agricultural aviation industry on this aerial edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and...

The Agriculture Secretary this week announced plans to address a backlog of reforestation projects in our nation's forests. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA has raised its forecast for 2022 retail food prices. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan.

Parts of the nation that have experienced extreme heat in recent days could see significant rains and potential flooding this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Just how hot has it been in some areas of the country during the recent heat wave that has covered most of the nation? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses heavy precipitation in focused areas has already caused flooding events and could lead to more flooding this week.

As nationwide temperatures remain extremely hot, the need to keep pet cools increases in importance. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathy Campitelli of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Concerns about wildfire activity in the West is growing as a heat dome covers the region. Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Many of the best pilots are not with the military or the airlines. They are hired by farmers to protect their crops. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Jim Perrin, Wisconsin agricultural aviator. And the cast of the original Top Gun movie.