Radio Newsline

In just a few hours, we will have a clearer idea of the market prospects for the crops now being harvested. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski) ***Broadcasters--Do not use this report after 10am EST, Friday, Nov. 8th***

Much of the nation’s mid-section received much needed precipitation over the past few days, yet was it enough to improve topsoil moisture condition? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses Eastern states reporting worsening topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending November 3rd.

How did legendary USDA Radio broadcaster Gary Crawford begin his illustrious career at the Agriculture Department a half-century ago? (Rod Bain and Gary Crawford)

A stretch of the middle one-third of the country was recipient of several inches of rain this past week, but what were some benefits and challenges associated with the precipitation? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses both issues and benefits from several inches of rainfall over the past week within parts of the nation's mid-section.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses areas in the nation's mid-section receiving much needed rains over the course of the past week.

A tropical system heading towards Cuba is expected to weaken as it approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast yet could bring with it needed moisture to parts of the Southeast. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The first series of snowfall along some of the West's mountain ranges bodes well to a good start to the Western snowpack season. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses continuing dryness in the Southwestern U.S. and how that continues to allow the possibility of wildfires there, particularly in Southern California.