Radio Newsline

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

The formation of Hurricane Beryl is record setting, but what else holds for this tropical system as it crosses the Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula this week? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Remnants of a recent heat wave remain in several areas of the West, with above normal high temperatures expected this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Remnants of a recent heat wave remains in several areas of the West, with above normal high temperatures expected this week. ( USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What does this month point to from a weather perspective for one of the nation’s key agricultural areas at a critical month in crop development? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)