Radio Newsline Archive

Recent dryness in parts of California has resulted in records being broken for lowest monthly precipitation totals. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Continuing lack of snowpack accumulations in many Western mountain ranges is increasing concerns about water supplies this spring and summer. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses the water snowpack outlook for mountain ranges across the West, and potential water supplies later this year.

What are some of the likely grain market repercussions of the situation in Ukraine? We should have some initial USDA thoughts on that very soon. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) Broadcasters: In its monthly supply/demand report this Wednesday, March 9th, noon EST, USDA will include some initial analysis of grain market changes as a result of the situation in Ukraine.

Grain prices are skyrocketing in light of the Ukraine situation. Will this cause U.S. farmers to change their planting plans? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) Broadcasters: In its monthly supply/demand report this Wednesday, March 9th, noon EST, USDA will include some initial analysis of grain market changes as a result of the situation in Ukraine. USDA will release its Prospective Plantings Report March 31st.

Mark Jekanowski, Chairman of USDA's Outlook Board, saying the unprecedented situation in Ukraine makes it very difficult to forecast U.S. and world market reactions and grain movements. Broadcasters: In its monthly supply/demand report this Wednesday, March 9th, USDA will include some initial analysis of grain market changes as a result of the situation in Ukraine.

How might an expected lower U.S. cattle inventory this year impact feedlot placements, beef production and price? (Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)