Radio Newsline Archive

U.S. drought coverage is on the rise after reaching a four-year low last month. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the dramatic increases within some of the categories of the U.S. Drought Monitor for the period ending July 2.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at D3 and D4 drought coverage across the country for period ending July 2.

USDA's final look at topsoil moisture conditions in June shows a growing area of shortage nationwide and in various regions of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states and regions recording topsoil moisture shortage for the period ending June 30.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the states with notable topsoil moisture surplus condition ratings for the period ending June 30.

What changes, if any, were found in the latest USDA domestic pasture and rangeland conditions report? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of states reporting notable good to excellent pasture and rangeland conditions ratings for the period ending June 30.

An expert says that a popular time-saving cookout practice could raise the risk of making you and your holiday cookout guests very sick. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov