Radio Newsline Archive

Will farmers who use cover crops keep using them after cash incentives end? (Gary Crawford and Dr. Rob Myers with the University of Missouri)

Dr. Rob Myers with USDA's Sustainable Ag. Research and Extension Group at the University of Missouri, saying a new farmer survey explodes the myth that farmers won't use cover crops unless they are paid to do it.

How do cooler temperatures for much of the Corn Belt translate into growing conditions for corn and soybeans as the season starts to wind down? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Depending on the locale, most of the nation is experiencing a break from extreme heat, although one section continues to feel hot, dry weather. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Rainfall, in one-to-three-inch accumulations, is expected in a stretch of the nation over the next week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the latest numbers associated with the 2023 Western wildfire season.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of notable topsoil moisture condition ratings for states for the period ending August Sixth.

Brad Rippey describes weather for most of the country as "garden variety" for the period of August 15 - 21.