Radio Newsline

The Agriculture Secretary Wednesday announced a trio of Emergency Rural Health Care Grants and the diverse benefits they would provide to rural Mississippi residents. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The country's topsoil moisture shortage continues to worsen. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

For the nation's topsoil moisture picture, there is movement on both ends of the spectrum. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Some areas of the country have too much moisture, which is leading to planting delays. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Will there be any moisture this week for drought-stricken areas? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A storm this week will bring drought relief to some areas in the country, but will also present challenges for livestock and travel. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

There has been more stormy weather than usual this year. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's Outlook through the beginning of May.

An enterprising technology company is developing a system that would create a new market for ethanol and help the environment. (Gary Crawford and B.J. Johnson, CEO of Clear Flame Engine Technologies.)

B.J. Johnson, CEO and founder of Clear Flame Engine Technologies--a company that is developing technology to allow big trucks and tractors and such to run on pure ethanol. He has nothing but praise for the ethanol industry.