Radio Newsline Archive

A winter storm system crossing the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest this week is expected to bring with it various challenges, yet perhaps some benefits. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a fast-moving active weather system crossing the nation this week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says bitter cold will cover the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest as the week progresses.

A cross-country active weather track this week is expected to soon bring more active weather to a region already impacted this year with thunderstorms and tornadoes. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes severe winds in the Southwest and Southern Plains are expected through mid-week - another aspect of active weather crossing the country this week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey recaps a series of tornadoes in the South last week - the latest in what has been an active weather period in the region.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation in most of the nation is expected during the period of February 28 - March 6.

Some farmers in some places can now buy a crop insurance endorsement to protect them from losses caused by tropical storms. (Gary Crawford and Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency)

Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency, giving the sales closing date for the new tropical storm crop insurance product.

Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency, explaining how new crop insurance products, such as the tropical storm endorsement, are developed.