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USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture Dr. Emilio Esteban) says USDA's proposed anti-Salmonella plan for poultry offers several layers of food safety protection.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation is expected for most of the country during the period of August 6 - 12.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at tropical activity currently forming in the Atlantic Basin and its potential to arrive in the Southeastern U.S. as a tropical system.

Significant rain fall over the course of the week should provide benefits to some parts of the country, especially areas where extreme heat is also expected. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Triple digit temperatures in parts of the Plains are expected to move this week to encompass other areas of the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The Pacific Coast states remain the focus point of current wildfire activity in the nation, due to several large fire complexes. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a wildfire complex near Chico California and its current rank of acreage consumed among Golden State wildfires all-time.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses where in the Corn Belt developing extreme heat could appear in coming days.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes some of the weather condition that could contribute to wildfire activity in the Western U.S. in August.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the latest developments regarding wildfires in Oregon.