Radio Newsline Archive

The Agriculture Secretary at the Farm Progress Show Tuesday explained how he see climate smart commodities and practices as key to improving rural economies. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary explains the role of USDA in the context of working with the Environmental Protection Agency on a variety of farm based matters. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The U.S. is about to wrap up what is projected to be a record agricultural export year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA is forecasting a lower level of agricultural exports for the 2023 fiscal year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer with the new USDA forecast for fiscal year 2023 agricultural exports.

A cold front is expected to bring another round of heavy rains in the Deep South, although it should avoid areas already plagued by previous precipitation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses recent flooding in places like Dallas and Jackson, Mississippi - the result of heavy rains in those areas over the past week.

The fall season is approaching yet for the week, weather in many parts of the country will still resemble summer. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses how extreme heat in many parts of the West this week will benefit crops, yet bring on concerns as well.

Could August end with no Atlantic tropical storm or might there be a system that could become a system before month's end. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)