Radio Newsline Archive

How long will world and U.S. grain and oilseed markets remain tight and prices high? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

What will smaller world and U.S. rice supplies mean for prices? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski, talking about some of the adjustments USDA has made in the supply and demand forecasts for rice.

The new USDA soybean production forecast may be propping up soybean prices. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Cotton prices are still strong, despite forecasts for a larger than expected U.S. crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

What might a return of extreme heat to the Central and Southern Plains this week mean for agriculture in the region? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, covers current wildfire activity in the Far West as well as the potential of such events to continue for the next few weeks.

Much of the Far West is expected to see cooler temperatures this week, but that is not expected to curb current wildfire activity in the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Could there be tropical storms developing this week in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to break up a currently quiet period in such activity? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about a shift in location for above normal temperatures with most of the country experiencing near to below normal precipitation for the period of September 20 – 26.