Radio Newsline

Most of this week will feature mild temperatures across a majority of the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses what has been a quiet weather period to begin the week and its impacts on field work and winter planted crops.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes a mixture of temperatures and near to above normal precipitation nationwide for the period of November 14 - 20.

The Agriculture Secretary discussed with Western governors USDA and U.S. Forest Service efforts to curb wildfire activity.. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

One of the duties of USDA's Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison is connecting veterans with potential career opportunities within the Agriculture Department and other federal agencies. (Rod Bain and Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison Monshi Ramdass)

Uncertain global grain market developments pose major challenges to analysts trying to forecast market prospects. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)

Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman says trade analysts are starting to shift their focus to happenings in South America.

The annual election cycle for USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee seats is now taking place through December Fourth. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux discusses some of the duties of FSA County Committee members.

The condition of this season's winter wheat crop is much better than last season's crop at this same point in time. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)