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Precipitation is expected to continue this week around the periphery of an intense heat dome covering parts of the country - what is known as a "ring of fire" weather phenomenon. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over the extreme high temperatures over parts of the nation's southern tier since late July - one of the features of a long running heat dome over that stretch of the country.

A significant heat dome continues to cover parts of the country and, in turn, produce extreme heat noticeable in crops, livestock, and pastures in impacted areas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how a recent hurricane could affect farms on a western Hawaiian Island.

A recent hurricane is travelling away from Hawaii after coming close late Labor Day evening to the island of Kauai. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A pre-Labor Day event at the White House centered on executive orders and announcements associated with support for the nation's beef industry. (Rod Bain and President Donald Trump)

A recently announced Ranchers First Initiative build upon existing USDA efforts to strengthen our nation's beef industry. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Brooke Rollins. Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Richard Fordyce

The Agriculture Department recently revealed its efforts to modernize its data collection efforts, the infrastructure that supports it, and how producers can access and use that information. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins

Most consumers may not understand that bringing a real Christmas tree to your home for the holiday period is the result of work covering almost the entire calendar. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Christmas tree farmer John Tillman

USDA researchers are among those involved in development of a new strain of sterile fly designed to eradicate New World Screwworm. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and research entomologist Alex Arp