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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the latest round of Southwest monsoon moisture affected in part by a heat dome to the east of it.

Aspects of two USDA Farm Service Agency programs join together to assist ranchers as part of the recently announced Ranchers First Initiative. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce) (Audio courtesy of the American Ag Network)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the quick progress of spring wheat harvest in several growing states for the period ending August 30.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey presents rice crop harvest numbers and condition ratings for the period ending August 30.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about cooler weather over the past week and improvements in crop condition for the U.S. peanut crop.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey glimpses at the latest crop condition numbers for the nation's sorghum crop - impacted by extreme heat in major growing regions over the past month.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the list of national and state cotton crop condition ratings for the period ending August 30.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers the latest progress for cotton boles both in the setting and opening stages.

Meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over some of the notable state soybean crop condition ratings for the period ending August 30.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes soybean progress with reports of leaf drop and a final look for the season at pod setting.