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Drought relief is expected for some parts of the West. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The La Nina weather pattern will not bring much drought-relief for the Southwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The La Nina weather pattern is back for a second consecutive year, but will it be a repeat of last year? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The weather is changing, reflecting the transition to autumn. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

It's been a very active Atlantic hurricane season so far. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook through the end of this month.

Several sessions are planned throughout the week as part of the annual World Food Prize celebration and Norman Borlaug Dialogue. (Rod Bain. Ruttan Lal of The Ohio State University. Nassib Mugwayna of North Carolina State University.)

Some insect varieties, harmless to humans, have gained notoriety through literature and nature as perhaps haunting. (Rod Bain and Purdue University Emeritus entomologist Tom Turpin)

Purdue University Emeritus entomologist Tom Turpin discusses two insects that perhaps scare some people on Halloween or any time of year.

The USDA is launching a new project to reduce the number of people who are made sick from salmonella contamination of poultry products. (Gary Crawford and Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Sandra Eskin)