Radio Newsline Archive

Triple digit temperatures in parts of the Corn Belt this week could create additional heat stress to that area's corn and soybean crops. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The capital of Arizona has become the reflection of a multi-week, extreme heat event in the Southwest, with a record setting number of consecutive days above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the areas in the Corn Belt that face triple digit heat this week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says there will be few rainfall events this week over the central U.S. because of a high pressure ridge remaining in place over the region.

New USDA grants will help millions of rural residents gain more access to critical health care services. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Wildfire activity out West is starting to pick up weeks later than the traditional start to the region’s wildfire season. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some of the factors that could contribute to an increase in wildfire activity in the West during the remaining summer months and into the fall.

It has been a quiet Atlantic hurricane season to date. Will that change any time soon? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says both normal to above normal temperatures and precipitation are expected across much of the country for the period of August 1 - 7.