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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the latest round of Southwest monsoon moisture affected in part by a heat dome to the east of it.

A combination of factors are bringing together moisture to a region desperate for rains to quench excessive dryness and wildfire issues. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses precipitation falling or expected to fall this week along the northern and eastern perimeters of a heat dome over the nation's mid-section.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a tropical storm in the Gulf expected to bring moisture to parts south of a mid-country heat dome mid-week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and a combination of precipitation totals for the period of September 8 to 14.

USDA's July index for crop and livestock production prices received by ag producers indicate declines in some categories from the prior month. (Rod Bain)

How does USDA's latest Crop Progress Report condition of some summer grown crops impacted by various degrees of intense heat the past few weeks? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses progress numbers for this year's corn crop with focus on corn in the dented stage as of August 30.

Meteorologist Brad Rippey covers the nation's corn crop reaching maturity as of August 30.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey offers up a look at corn crop condition ratings for various states for the period ending August 30.