Radio Newsline Archive

A new report shows that globally the yearly growth in agricultural productivity is shrinking. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Tom Thompson with Virginia Tech University)

Climate change is taking a bite out of Agricultural Productivity. (Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade Alexis Taylor)

Dr. Tom Thompson with Virginia Tech University says gains in U.S. agricultural TFP productivity (Total Factor Productivity) have been shrinking.

Under Secretary of Agriculture Alexis Taylor saying that USDA is investing heavily in projects to boost agricultural productivity. She was speaking at an event in Washington, D.C. to release a new report on productivity.

Much of the nation's mid-section will experience a sudden change in temperatures as the week progresses. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes several record high temperatures in the center of the country for the first day of October.

A cold front that has covered the West to start the week now moves eastward, but how will warmer, dryer conditions impact farm and field work? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides updates on the impacts of the ongoing Canadian wildfires to North America, as well as discusses their historic magnitude.

Despite being long gone, what is left of a weather pattern that developed Tropical Storm Ophelia continues to impact parts of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation for most of the nation for the period of October 10 - 16.