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* - USDA's September Crop Production Reports and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates are scheduled for release on Friday, September 11 at Noon Eastern time - * The addition of objective yield and field surveys this month continues to solidify USDA;s latest crop report forecasts. (Rod Bain...

Extreme heat or lots of rain? What is the forecast for the locations you are traveling to enjoy the Labor Day holiday weekend period? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at a part of the nation where frequent precipitation in August contributed to lower drought coverage over the past month.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how much D3 and D4 drought coverage grew over the past month.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the increase in our nation's drought coverage over a five week period to September First.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor records a significant increase in drought coverage throughout the month of August. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What are some tips farmers should consider to assure farm safety as they prepare to harvest the fields? (Rod Bain and Dan Neenan of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety)

No surprise about the growing coverage of poor pasture and rangeland conditions this time of year, but to what degree as of August's end? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reviews some of the notable state topsoil moisture shortage conditions as of August 30.

There are few regions of country where topsoil moisture surplus remains significant at the end of August, but where are they located? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)