Radio Newsline Archive

It was more than large amounts of rainfall in a short period of time that led to recent catastrophic flooding in parts of Eastern Kentucky. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, provides examples of flood levels in two Eastern Kentucky communities to point out the record setting nature of this catastrophic event.

Extreme heat expected at times this week in parts of the Western Corn Belt comes at a time when crop development is at a critical stage. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The Northwest quadrant of the country is seeing its annual increase in wildfire activity with several complexes currently active. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses a current wildfire complex in Idaho and potential contributors to increased wildfire activity in the Pacific Northwest this summer.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes near to above normal temperatures, and near to below normal rainfall, is the forecast for most of the nation for August 9th through 15th.

USDA and EPA are joining forces to help bring safe and sanitary water and wastewater systems to underserved rural communities. (Gary Crawford. EPA Administrator Michael Regan. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu)