Radio Newsline Archive

USDA is investing more money into reducing wildfire risks. (Gary Crawford, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot)

The Agriculture Secretary says spending now on reducing wildfire risks will pay off in future years. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA Wildfire Stategy will make hundreds of communities safer from wildfires.

Several parts of the Southern U.S. are experiencing high temperatures this week that more reflect early Spring than late Winter. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses above normal temperatures in parts of the South for the remainder of the month, and what it might mean regarding a record February for high temperatures nationwide.

A long stretch of the Northern tier of the nation reports an appreciable lack of snow accumulation so far this winter, yet what might this mean from an ag perspective? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how warmer than normal weather in parts of the South could leave early maturing small grains and fruit trees vulnerable to damage from a freeze event.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says areas of California that have suffered snow drought this winter, particularly the Sierra Nevada Mountain range, are now receiving beneficial moisture.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the nation will be divided regarding temperatures and precipitation for the period of February 27 to March 4.