Radio Newsline
Actuality: Harmful Impacts of Invasive Pests and Plants
00:00:38.452 2021-06-04Cecelia Sequeira of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service explains various impacts caused by the inadvertent transport of invasive pests and plants to new locations.
Are Plant-Based Beef Alternatives Cutting into Beef Demand?
00:00:58.984 2021-06-04Are plant-based beef alternatives eating into consumer demand for beef? (Gary Crawford and Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University economist)
Western Drought Intensified During the Month of May
00:01:00.238 2021-06-03The West continued to see an expansion and intensification of drought conditions through May and into the start of June. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
May Showers Offer Some Drought Relief for Southern Plains
00:00:59.820 2021-06-03The Southern Plains region received some needed moisture over the past month, relieving drought conditions and benefitting agriculture. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Corn and Soybeans in Drought
00:00:56.894 2021-06-03U.S. meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses some ag commodities in drought over the past month.
Actuality: Western Drought and Commodities in Drought Coverage
00:00:53.263 2021-06-03USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes specific commodities grown in the West and Northern Plains currently covered in drought, per the June First U.S. Drought Monitor.
Actuality: Areas of Potential Drought Concern
00:00:27.872 2021-06-03Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, talking about some of the areas of potential drought concern.
Mixed Picture for U.S. Topsoil Moisture
00:00:59.663 2021-06-03Dry areas outweigh wet areas, according to USDA's latest look at topsoil moisture. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Some Improvement in U.S. Pasture Conditions
00:00:59.167 2021-06-03There have been some improvements in pasture and rangeland conditions around the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Detailed Look at Pasture Conditions
00:00:51.565 2021-06-03USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at where in the country pasture conditions are either in good or poor condition.