Radio Newsline Archive

USDA's quarterly look at grain stocks will be released in a few hours. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Many of the nation's farmers are in line for a brief break from the searing heat this week. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey and classic comedian, Groucho Marx)

A weak low-pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico may turn out to be a blessing for some producers in Texas. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the monsoon rain activity in the Southwest, which was in a short lull, is about to get active again.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about a tropical cyclone that could in a week or so threaten northern South America and Central America.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather outlook for July 5th through July 11th.

Will that cheeseburger I'm grilling this holiday weekend cost more than last year, or less? The answer could be yes to both questions. (Gary Crawford. USDA economists, Megan Sweitzer and Shayle Shagam)

Food safety experts say many of the food poisoning cases that will flare up on and right after July 4th will be from two common grilling mistakes. (Gary Crawford and USDA food safety expert, Meredith Carothers) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854)Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov***

Even if you follow all the rules for safely grilling meat and poultry for that July 4th cookout, you can still give food poisoning bacteria a chance to make people sick by ignoring one important post-cooking rule. (Gary Crawford and USDA food safety expert, Meredith Carothers) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854)Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov***