Radio Newsline Archive

The tropical storm system known as Elsa reached hurricane-level early Friday but several factors including its projected path will determine its potential strength. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the factors that could reduce Elsa - a hurricane as of Friday morning - again to a tropical storm system.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains what Southern Florida might contend with if tropical system Elsa makes landfall there early next week.

USDA is actively encouraging climate-smart agricultural practices. (Stephanie Ho and Jimmy Bramblett, NRCS Deputy Chief for Programs)

USDA seeks local input for climate-smart agricultural solutions. (Stephanie Ho and Jimmy Bramblett, NRCS Deputy Chief for Programs)

USDA is hopeful that more private landowners will choose climate-smart agricultural practices. (Stephanie Ho and Jimmy Bramblett, NRCS Deputy Chief for Programs)

What is the rationale behind the work of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service? (Stephanie Ho and Jimmy Bramblett, NRCS Deputy Chief for Programs)

Jimmy Bramblett, NRCS Deputy Chief for Programs, says everyone can take advantage of the benefits of conservation.

Jimmy Bramblett, NRCS Deputy Chief for Programs, points to an example of one essential good that is both public and private.

U.S. farmers are significantly boosting plantings of sorghum. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)