Radio Newsline Archive

The country's pasture conditions are at record lows for this time of year. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says a recent wet pattern has led to improved pasture conditions in the eastern part of the country.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at states that have poor pasture conditions.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the country's overall poor pasture conditions are dominated by drought conditions in the West.

There were slight improvements this week in the nation's overall topsoil moisture numbers. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a look at which states have notable topsoil moisture shortages.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at which states have high topsoil moisture surpluses.

Some of the conservation programs within the Farm Bill serve, and could expand, as vehicles to advance climate smart agriculture practices and systems. (Rod Bain and Keith Paustian of Colorado State University Extension)

Colorado State University Professor Keith Paustian discusses the role of USDA conservation programs in encouraging and incentivizing growers to conduct various conservation practices.

Colorado State University Professor Keith Paustian discusses a collaborative measurement tool for conservation practices and their ability to improve carbon sequestration and reduce carbon emissions.