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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains several weather factors that will come together this week to form an active weather system in parts of the nation's Eastern half.

While we enjoy strawberries this summer, you may be surprised to learn this fruit has several varieties, but why is this not necessarily known? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA genetic researcher Kim Lewers

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how drifting smoke from current Canadian wildfires is impacting our country, including its merging with an active weather system later this week.

Parents utilizing some tips could help alleviate fears for a child going to summer camp for the first time. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain, Velynda Cameron of University of Missouri Extension, Allen Sherman

What may be the first indication that the Atlantic tropical storm season is underway comes in the form of system expected to travel along the Southern Atlantic coast this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Whether it is a full fledged vacation or just a weekend jaunt, there are tips to save money when considering food and beverage options. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Julie Garden-Robinson of North Dakota State University Extension

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says an incoming system of precipitation could produce benefits to the Southern Atlantic Coastal states.

Nearly a century of public input, partnership, legislation, and oversight are behind the continuing development of our nation's main farm safety net program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Pat Swanson

A second heat wave in the Western U.S. is expected to reach temperatures higher than a previous heat event this past week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

An unexpected and premature melting of Western mountain snowpack over the past month is drawing concerns regarding water supplies and impacts to agriculture in parts of the region. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey