Radio Newsline Archive
Adverse Conditions for the Country's Winter Wheat Crop
00:00:59.977 2021-12-21There have been adverse conditions for the country's winter wheat crop. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
21st Century Records for Low and High Snow Cover in the 48 States
00:00:55.301 2021-12-21What were this century's records for lowest and highest snow cover in the 48 states on Christmas morning? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Elevated Wildfire Risk Remains in Great Plains
00:00:59.977 2021-12-21USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says conditions in the southern and central Great Plains earlier this month were conducive to flash wildfires.
Southwest Continues to Be Starved for Precipitation
00:00:59.977 2021-12-21The drought-stricken southwestern part of the country will continue to be shut out of much-needed precipitation. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Western Snow-Water Equivalency Increases Seven-Fold in December
00:00:59.977 2021-12-21Storms in the Northwest have led and will lead to huge increases in snow-water equivalency. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
How Much of the Country will see a White Christmas This Year?
00:00:59.977 2021-12-21How much of the country will see a White Christmas this year? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: National Weather Outlook for Dec 28 - Jan 3
00:00:59.977 2021-12-21USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the weather into the first few days of the new year.
Recovering Emotionally after a Natural Disaster Strikes.
00:01:00.342 2021-12-21Getting your home and life back to normal after a disaster can be an emotional rollercoaster. An expert has tips for coping with disasters, such as the tornadoes that recently hit Kentucky and five other states. (Gary Crawford and Tina Chasek, with the University of Nebraska)
New USDA School Meal Initiative Has a Local Foods Component
00:00:58.932 2021-12-21The latest USDA effort to aid hard-pressed school meal providers has one component which focuses on getting locally produced products into school cafeterias. (Gary Crawford and Bruce Summers, Administrator of USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service)
Who's Working on Christmas Day? Dairy Farmers, of Course.
00:01:00.186 2021-12-21The dairy business is perfect for you if you want to be like Santa and work all during Christmas. (Gary Crawford and Marilyn Hershey)