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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey offers up a look at corn crop condition ratings for various states for the period ending August 30.

Meteorologist Brad Rippey covers the nation's corn crop reaching maturity as of August 30.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses progress numbers for this year's corn crop with focus on corn in the dented stage as of August 30.

How does USDA's latest Crop Progress Report condition of some summer grown crops impacted by various degrees of intense heat the past few weeks? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA's July index for crop and livestock production prices received by ag producers indicate declines in some categories from the prior month. (Rod Bain)

A shifting, heat dome over parts of the nation's central and southern regions this summer is believed to be behind early fall concerns regarding some of our nation's crops. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA's top officials attended the groundbreaking of what is expected to be our nation's largest fertilizer production facility - the latest step in efforts to make our country less dependent on foreign fertilizer ingredients. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Brooke Rollins. Deputy...

A combination of presentation and food safety make for a very successful and safe charcuterie board for special events, according to a USDA food safety expert. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Meredith Carothers

To protect our nation's cattle and livestock from New World Screwworm, recent resumption of Mexican live cattle imports through an Arizona port entry includes multiple layers of animal health protocols. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs...

Federal efforts to improve our nation's health and nutrition continue to apply at the school level, with a recent joint announcement of a new initiative designed to increase school access to locally grown foods and infrastructure and methods to prepare nutritious meals. Rod Bain looks at the...