Radio Newsline

There are three things we should know about the current situation with bird flu in dairy cows. ( Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Colder than normal temperatures this week in parts of the Pacific Northwest could result in freeze concerns regarding winter grain and fruit crops in the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says both near-to-above normal temperatures and precipitation will be found across most of the nation during the period of May 7 - 13.

An extended weekend of active weather brought the nation's first major tornadic outbreak of the year, with damages and fatalities reported in parts of the nation's mid-section. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about tornadic activity during the first four months of this year including a recent extended weekend outbreak.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a streak of tornadoes that impacted states in the nation's mid-section over a four day period this past week and weekend.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses five sets of tornado streaks that impacted states in the nation's mid-section this past Friday.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey forecasts the potential of more tornadic activity in the nation's mid-section during this week's mid-week period.

Corn and soybean growers are making major planting progress. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with corn planting numbers by state.