Radio Newsline Archive

What are some of the weather-related reasons behind recent flooding of the Yellowstone River and temporary closure of Yellowstone National Park? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

An established dome of high pressure is causing extreme temperatures and concerns of potential impacts as it continues to strengthen and move. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Winter wheat of the Central and Southern Plains are benefiting from a ridge of strong high pressure as crops there mature and are harvested. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses the forecasted movements of a strong high pressure ridge, and how that might impact crop development in some parts of the country.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at the triple-digit temperatures recorded in the Southern Plains the last few days caused by an established ridge of high pressure.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses extreme heat in much of the Southeast quadrant of the country as that region's corn crop approaches a critical phase of its development.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about a break from extreme heat in the Midwest, and when those conditions might return to the region.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says extreme heat, and near to below normal precipitation, will cover much of the nation for the period of June 21st to 27th.

USDA's global corn supply and demand balance sheet for June was affected by production news from Ukraine. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski explains how Ukraine's corn production forecast is impacting global balance sheets, while Brazilian production could help cover lower Ukrainian corn exports.