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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on corn crop progress.

Corn and soybean condition ratings continue good. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Trees and green spaces may do more for us than just helping clean the air we breathe and the water we drink. (Gary Crawford and Michelle Kondo, U.S. Forest Service social scientist)

USDA Rural Development programs not only helped a Virginia entrepreneur open a digital theater, but is also providing energy and cost savings (Rod Bain and Brett Hayes)

Virginia digital theater owner-operator Brett Hayes discusses the benefits of a solar panel energy system for his theater building – one developed through a USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant.

The Agriculture Department is out with its first food price forecast for next year. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, with the 2025 food price outlook

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, with the first grocery store food price forecast for 2025.

If you are a farmer or farm worker, an expert has some advice to help get you through severe heat conditions. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ohio State University health and safety educator, Dee Jepsen. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.

A nationwide research effort continues in determining soil health and manure management within dairy operations, including economic and environmental impacts. (Rod Bain. Victor Green of Dairy Management Incorporated. April Leytem of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service.)