Radio Newsline Archive
The Opioid Epidemic in Distinct Phases
00:01:00.421 2021-05-03A recent USDA study reveals our nation's opioid epidemic appears to have had two distinct phases over the last two decades. (Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher, David McGranahan)
Illicit Opioid Phase and Fentanyl
00:00:59.533 2021-05-03Illicit opioid use has been considered the second phase of the nation's current opioid epidemic with one drug in particular contributing to this increase. (Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher, David McGranahan)
Huge Jump in Corn Planting
00:00:59.977 2021-05-03Rapid increase in pace of corn planting, whereas planting numbers for soybeans are not as impressive. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Corn Planting Details
00:00:50.599 2021-05-03USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at corn planting.
Actuality: Some Corn Emergence Numbers
00:00:20.950 2021-05-03USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a look at some of the latest corn emergence numbers.
Actuality: Detailed Look at Soybean Planting
00:00:57.312 2021-05-03USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at soybean planting around the country.
Winter Wheat Heading Pace is Behind Schedule
00:00:59.820 2021-05-03Winter wheat heading is behind schedule, while condition ratings stabilize.(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Rain Hampers Cotton Planting Fieldwork
00:01:12.907 2021-05-03USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says rain hampered cotton planting fieldwork.
Actuality: Rice Planting Progress is Making Up for Delays
00:00:59.768 2021-05-03USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says rice planting progress is making up for delays.
Actuality: Rice Emergence Not Yet Caught Up to Planting Pace
00:00:35.552 2021-05-03USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says rice emergence is not yet caught up with fast planting pace.