Brad Rippey

Is The West Seeing Drought Relief?
Is The West Seeing Drought Relief?
Is The West Seeing Drought Relief?
With recent systems moving in from the Pacific, is the west going to break free from drought?     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 
Drought Numbers Show Considerable Improvement In November
Drought Numbers Show Considerable Improvement In November
Drought Numbers Show Considerable Improvement In November
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says there was considerable improvement in the U.S. drought monitor during the month of November.  He noted between November 1st and the end of the month, drought coverage dropped 5.3 percentage points to 57% of the country being categorized as dry our drought.   “...
Winter Wheat Planting Behind Schedule
Winter Wheat Planting Behind Schedule
Winter Wheat Planting Behind Schedule
When it comes to the latest winter wheat seeding numbers, the USDA says 40% of the crop is in the ground this week.  Meteorologist Brad Rippey said that figure is about 4%-5% behind the five-year average as well as where growers were this time last year.   “...