Radio Newsline

Rain will help crops in some parts of the Plains and Midwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says he is not expecting any tropical activity to affect the United States in the near future.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the end of June, into the first handful of days in July.

As our nation's agricultural export forecasts reach record numbers, there are possible signs of continued export expansion. (Rod Bain and Acting Deputy Under Secretary Jason Hafemeister)

Will the era of liquid-fueled cars and trucks be over in 10 years? A government report says don't bet on it. (Gary Crawford and Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy)

Wind turbines on farms can generate electricity, but also controversy. (Gary Crawford and Matthew Mancuso with Iowa Western Community College)

Rural energy experts say the U.S. electric transmission grid is so old that it puts the nation at increased risk of major outages and foreign attacks. (Gary Crawford. Katie Sieben, Minnesota Utilities Commission. Bill Cherrier, Central Iowa Power Cooperative)

USDA will lead the country in a global school meals coalition that will be formally announced at the United Nations in September. (Stephanie Ho and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The second round of payments under a USDA disaster assistance program is being sent over the next several weeks to eligible producers. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux talks about the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus and other offerings in FSA's suite of disaster assistance programs for producers.