Radio Newsline Archive

Expanded drought is the primary factor behind near-record to record low water levels on the Mississippi River along a stretch from Missouri to Mississippi. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses previous low water marks at some Mississippi River measuring stations to emphasize the significant low water event currently happening in a stretch from Missouri to Mississippi.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about the increase in drought coverage across the U.S. this fall.

What has been the result of remnants of a Pacific hurricane merging with a west-to-east travelling cold front crossing the Plains? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The recent arrival of snow in higher elevations of the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies brings no just an indication of La Nina’s arrival for the winter months. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mixture of temperature and precipitation ranges will be experienced across the country during the period of November 1 - 7.

On the heels of the recent White House summit the USDA on Tuesday hosted its own nutrition security and healthcare summit meeting. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlining the goal of this week's USDA summit on nutrition security and healthcare.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling Tuesday's USDA National Nutrition Security and Healthcare Summit that the time is right for going after the goal of eliminating hunger and reducing many diet related diseases.

USDA has raised its projection for 2022 food price inflation. (Gary Crawford and Matt MacLachlan)