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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures for most of country, and a mixture of precipitation, is in the weather forecast for the period of August 25 - 31.

What are some of the latest reports regarding the Western wildfire season so far this year? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Crops, pastures, and livestock in a stretch of the nation's Southern tier are impacted by an extreme heat system that has expanded in recent weeks. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reviews some of the reports of flooding and potential effects from recent heavy rains in parts of the Corn Belt.

A weeks worth of heavy precipitation in parts of the nation's corn belt is producing flood worries and concerns about crops. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over some of impacts caused by Hurricane Lala which barely missed the largest island in the Hawaiian Island chain.

Although a near miss to the big island of Hawaii, Hurricane Lala left its share of damages in its wake. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses 2026 and 2027 price forecasts for three meat categories in USDA's August outlook.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski offers USDA's August steer price forecasts for this year and next.

USDA's August outlook for meat production reflects various month over month changes in the species categories. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)