Radio Newsline

Here is just a little soundbite from USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. He's talking about what the weather was like July 16th of 1969 as the Apollo 11 spacecraft was launched. We've mixed in actual sounds of the launch.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey recaps the weather related to Hurricane Barry from over the weekend, and how it's impacts were minimal compared to what forecasters predicted prior to landfall.

Drying soils in the eastern Corn Belt, and the crops growing in them, could receive a shot of rain this week courtesy of what is left of a recent hurricane. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA is forecasting more corn globally and domestically, compared to what was reported last month.(Stephanie Ho and USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson)

One big piece of news related to wheat is cuts in global production. (Stephanie Ho; Outgoing World Ag Outlook Board Chair Seth Meyer; USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson)

There were lots of questions about farm labor shortages Monday for Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, visiting in California. (Gary Crawford and Sec'y Sonny Perdue)

Most of the nation's soybean crop has emerged. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA has the latest info on the winter and spring wheat crops. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest on rice crop progress.

How can you keep food in the freezer safe to eat for a longer time when there's a power outage? (Gary Crawford and Janell Goodwin) ** note to broadcasters: USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHOTLINE--(1-888-674-6854)