Radio Newsline

Several areas of the West have experienced an increase in wildfires over the month of July. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the reasons behind a recent increase in wildfire activity in parts of the West this month.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the significant amount of current wildfire activity taking place in Oregon.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses growing concerns about air quality in the Pacific Northwest due to increasing wildfire activity and a ridge of high pressure.

Weather trends for the next few days continue to favor the development of corn and soybeans in much of the Midwest. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A cold front parked along the nation's Southeast quadrant is providing much needed rain to previously parched crops in the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures nationwide will contrast a dividing line of areas of precipitation for period of July 30 to August 5.

USDA is going the extra mile to provide the information that the operators of small meat processing plants need to thrive. (Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker )

Administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker explains the purpose of USDA's small processing plant roundtables.

Administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker describes the upcoming small meat processing plant roundtable in Round Rock, Texas,July 26th.