Radio Newsline Archive

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says poultry companies don't need more time to implement new USDA rules on contract transparency. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling reporters Tuesday why he wants full funding for the USDA's WIC nutrition program for Women, Infants and children.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling reporters Tuesday why he wants full funding for the SNAP program.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how mild weather throughout December is affecting both winter wheat crops and Western mountain snowpacks.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes mild weather conditions in the West to start the annual mountain snowpack accumulation season.

High winds and heavy rains were just part of an active weather system over much of the East Coast Monday. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the path of a storm system and its impacts weather-wise during the course of the past week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over some of the weather impacts associated with a system that traveled through the East Coast Monday.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says mild and dry weather will remain for most of the country for the period of December 26 to January 1.

Hosting a holiday party can be stressful for the host, but sometimes more stressful for the host's pets. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson)