Radio Newsline Archive

The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says a single National Agriculture Day is woefully inadequate to properly recognize and thank farmers and other workers in the food industry. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling National Agriculture Day ceremonies at USDA that food shoppers should thank farmers for the enormous quantity and quality of foods in supermarkets.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling National Agriculture Day ceremonies at USDA that everyone working in the farm and food industry should let everyone know how proud they are to work in that industry.

A stretch of the South is experiencing several days of cold, causing fruit growers in the region to be concerned about possible freeze damage. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

High winds are expected starting Wednesday in the Southern Plains region, which could impact crop and pasture conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Another round of active weather in the Golden State is this time impacting the southern half of the state with heavy precipitation and high winds. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes how atmospheric river systems traveling through California and the Southwest in recent weeks are addressing long-term drought conditions.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mixture of temperature ranges and continued active weather nationwide make up the weather forecast for the period from March 28 to April 3.