Radio Newsline Archive

The storm system named Ida made quite an impression as it landed on the Louisiana coastline Sunday, both in terms of records and initial impacts. (Rod Bain and USDA meteoroloigist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey describes a rare phenomenon during major hurricanes - an example of which was found during Hurricane Ida's landfall on the Louisiana coastline.

While still too soon to tell, there may be some indications of how one segment of Louisiana agriculture fared during the passing of Hurricane Ida. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What adverse weather impacts should areas in the path of the remnants of Hurricane Ida be concerned about in coming days? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The remnants of Ida could cause flooding as it moves northeast across several states. If flood waters might be heading for your farm, what should you think about doing? (Gary Crawford and Ken Hellevang)

f you live in an area that could end up being flooded from the remnants of Ida, here are some things you might consider doing ahead of the flood waters. (Gary Crawford and Ken Hellevang)

Corn and soybean conditions have remained relatively steady compared to last week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest look at corn denting progress.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest look at the pace of soybean maturation.

Former Hurricane Ida hit just as crop reporting was being collected, so it is hard to say what impact it will have on southern crops like cotton (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)