Radio Newsline Archive

The lead U.S. official to the recent G20 Agricultural Ministers meeting in India provided reporters with a summary of event highlights. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small)

Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small discusses some of recent efforts to expand agricultural exports into India, including events at the recent G20 Ag Ministerial held in that nation.

The Omega Block over the middle of the nation should continue to keep needed moisture away from corn and soybean crops in the area. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the correlation between triple-digit heat in Texas and a weather phenomenon behind the hot air creating near-record to record temperatures.

Monday recorded several high temperatures for the state of Texas – part of a continuing heat wave in the Southern and Central Plains. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Places like the Southern Atlantic Coast and Northern Plains expect heavy rains - an effect from the Omega Block covering the nation's mid-section. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What might be the path taken by Tropical Storm Bret once it arrives in the Caribbean later this week? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the Omega Block over the nation’s mid-section will impact both temperatures and precipitation nationwide for the period of June 27 – July 3.

The corn crop is taking a beating from hot and dry conditions. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Soybean condition ratings are continuing to decline. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)