Radio Newsline Archive
Mississippi River Levels Continue Falling to New Record Lows
00:00:59.036 2023-10-17Record low Mississippi River levels not causing as many problems as last year, partly due to decisions by farmers and grain traders. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: One Reason Miss. River Grain Traffic is Less than Last Year
00:00:25.730 2023-10-17USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, giving some reasons why Mississippi River grain traffic is currently below last year's level.
Actuality: Why Miss. River Disruptions Have Been Limited This Year
00:00:40.411 2023-10-17USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, giving some reasons why low flow levels of the Mississippi River are not yet causing as many problems for shippers as they did a year ago.
This Week's Weather Will Be Mostly Favorable for Harvesting
00:01:00.160 2023-10-17This week's weather, nationally, will be mostly favorable for harvesting. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Rains This Week Could Cause Minor Harvest Delays
00:00:23.510 2023-10-17USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying rains over the Eastern third of the country will likely cause only minor harvest delays.
Developing Storm in Eastern Pacific May Bring Rains to the U.S.
00:00:48.248 2023-10-17A hurricane wannabe that is churning off the Western coast of Mexico could eventually affect weather in the U.S. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: National Weather Forecast for Oct. 24 - 30
00:00:54.648 2023-10-17USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather forecast for October 24th through the 30th.