Radio Newsline Archive

Cattle numbers are declining, along with projected beef production. That is, of course, raising price prospects for beef producers. (Gary Crawford. USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Hog producers continue to see a big improvement in their price situation. (Gary Crawford. USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Severe weather and flash flooding are possible in the southeastern part of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Precipitation that wil accompany a storm this week will cause the usual problems, but will be good for some regions. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Much of the country can expect a less intense repeat of a sprawling that hit the country about two weeks ago. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

This week's storm is not expected to bring any meaningful precipitation to the drought-stricken western United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Western snowpack levels are headed in the wrong direction. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The La Nina weather pattern may be wrapping up soon, but it's not done yet.(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the latest NASS numbers show that drought conditions are having a negative impact on crop conditions in Texas.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook through the end of February.