Radio Newsline Archive
Nation's Topsoil Moisture Picture Shows Decline
00:00:58.775 2021-04-28The nation's overall topsoil moisture picture shows dryness is increasing. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Details of States with Topsoil Moisture Shortages
00:00:55.666 2021-04-28USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says there are many states with high topsoil moisture shortage ratings.
Actuality: A Handful of States are Showing Topsoil Moisture Surpluses
00:00:20.819 2021-04-28USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says there are some states that are showing relatively high topsoil moisture surpluses.
The Productivity and Profitability of Precision Ag
00:01:00.186 2021-04-28Research continues into the various ways precision agriculture and its technologies continue to boost crop yields and improve profits for growers. (Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher Roberto Mosheim)
Actuality: USDA Studying Precision Ag. Using Ag. Resources Management Data
00:01:00.003 2021-04-28USDA research economist Robert Mosheim explains studies on precision agricultural practices and profitability underway using data from the Agricultural Resources Management Survey (ARMS).