Radio Newsline Archive

A blanket of cold air is covering much of the nation, causing concerns for the aleady struggling winter wheat crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Have we finally turned the corner on dryness in the U.S.? (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about the cold wave that has settled over much of the country this week.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, comparing this season's winter wheat situation with last year's season.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather outlook for November 22nd through the 28th.

Among the notable findings of USDA’s latest edition of its “Rural America at a Glance” report, a change in rural population numbers over the last two years. (Rod Bain and Jim Davis of the Economic Research Service)

USDA economic researchers Jim Davis and Anil Rupasighna discuss the annual report on rural population and economic trends issued by USDA called "Rural America at a Glance".

USDA economic researcher Jim Davis highlights some of the findings within this year’s edition of the annual Rural America at a Glance report.

Hosting a Thanksgiving dinner this year? How big a turkey do you really need? (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov Hotline will be staffed Thanksgiving day from 8am to 2pm EST***

Many frozen turkeys come with a handy pop-up device to tell you when that turkey is done. How reliable and how safe is that device? (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov Hotline will be staffed Thanksgiving day from 8am to 2pm EST***