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Hurricane Lee remains in the Atlantic Ocean yet to make landfall, however, that is expected to change this weekend. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A cold front over much of the Eastern U.S. could be the determining factor if Hurricane Lee makes landfall in the U.S. and Canada this weekend. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A unique weather system is contributing to much needed precipitation for very dry Texas and Oklahoma. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at areas in the nation expecting dry conditions this week, and what that means regarding agriculture.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and normal-to-above normal precipitation are expected for most of the nation for the period of September 19 - 25.

Vilsack says lawmakers are facing some major challenges as they try to craft a new farm bill before the old one expires. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

It's going to be a busy month for a number of USDA emergency farm programs. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack)

Here's a look at the origins of USDA's fifty year old World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA's new report on corn and soybean condition ratings has a couple of surprises. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at corn condition in several states.