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This time of year our houseplants need a little extra care. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Wark Upham, horticultural extension expert with Kansas State University.

A damaging storm surge over the weekend in Alaska was the result of warm water temperatures and atmospheric conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

One food item has in the past endured some poisonous press and a major legal battle, but is still a top U.S. food. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tomi Ajiboye and Nikita Vivekanandan with the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service

Hurricane Fiona is not the only system in the Atlantic Ocean Basin that weather observers are keeping an eye on. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A new podcast borrows from a long running publication series and its highlights of USDA research projects we now find in stores or use in everyday life. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Todd Silver of the Agricultural Research Service

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says tropical activity in the Pacific is resulting in a longer than normal monsoon season in the Desert Southwest.

The Agriculture Secretary admits the recent interest in a new USDA climate smart ag program, per the number of applications, exceeded expectations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Depending on where you are in the nation, you could experience a freeze event or triple-digit heat on the first day of Autumn on Thursday. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Pilot projects provide a glimpse into what climate smart commodities look like in terms of potential production methods, products, and markets. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

An active summer wildfire season in the West is starting to slow down, although at a slight pace. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)