Radio Newsline

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses the Sierra-Nevada Mountain snowpack season to date, and what is required to reach average accumulations for the season.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says most of the nation should expect ongoing storminess during the period of February 2nd to 8th.

It's a tricky business trying to forecast yearly food price inflation one month into the year. (Gary Crawford and Carolyn Chelius)

A new agreement underscores the importance of the partnership between two federal government agencies -- one responsible for land, the other responsible for outer space. (Stephanie Ho and Mike Cosh, ARS research hydrologist)

USDA provides important ground-based data that complements information NASA provides from outer space. (Stephanie Ho; Mike Cosh, ARS research hydrologist; Mark Brusberg, USDA chief meteorologist)

USDA and NASA are working together to help agricultural producers fight natural disasters. (Stephanie Ho; Bradley Doorn, NASA program manager; Mike Cosh, ARS research hydrologist)

An Extension expert says not only should producers create a strategic plan to manage risk in dynamic times, they should also plan for various scenarios that could impact their business. (Rod Bain and Jack Davis of South Dakota State University Extension)

Jack Davis of South Dakota State University explains a method to help ag producers plan for managing risks during dynamic times.

The latest USDA numbers show a continued boost in the size of the dairy herd and, of course, a boost in milk output. (Gary Crawford)

In what direction is the nation's beef cattle industry headed? We could have a better idea of that at the end of this week. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)