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Estimates of August cotton balance sheets for the U.S. and the world were tightened by USDA after lower production forecasts were reported for this year’s U.S. crop. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA’s latest look at pasture and rangeland conditions nationwide points to lingering summer heat and its impacts on expanding dryness. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Reflective of early August and the summer heat, favorable national topsoil moisture conditions are contracting, per USDA. (Rod Bain and meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Favorable weather in the form of consistent warmth this growing season continues to boost corn and soybean crop conditions in the Midwest. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes a mixed bag of both temperatures and precipitation across the country for the period of August 19 – 25.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides details of a flood event in Southeast Wisconsin that began this weekend and is continuing.

Two regions of the country recorded heavy rains this past week but how do these events apply to affects to ag, including flooding? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

With this year’s wildfire season out West past the midway point, what stands out regarding overall fire activity so far? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the distribution of rainfall so far in the month of August, and if that trend is expected to continue through the month.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a combination of factors continue to create watchful eyes for possible wildfires in the West in coming weeks.