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A cold front parked along the nation's Southeast quadrant is providing much needed rain to previously parched crops in the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the reasons behind a recent increase in wildfire activity in parts of the West this month.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures nationwide will contrast a dividing line of areas of precipitation for period of July 30 to August 5.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses growing concerns about air quality in the Pacific Northwest due to increasing wildfire activity and a ridge of high pressure.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the significant amount of current wildfire activity taking place in Oregon.

Weather trends for the next few days continue to favor the development of corn and soybeans in much of the Midwest. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA is going the extra mile to provide the information that the operators of small meat processing plants need to thrive. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker

USDA is going the extra mile to provide the information that the operators of small meat processing plants need to thrive. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Administrator of USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker

This summer is the inauguration of a new program designed to help parents make sure their chlldren get the nutrition they need when school is not in session. Gary Crawford has more.'' PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small

Christmas tree growers are working hard in this summer's record-breaking heat getting those trees ready for us this winter. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Christmas tree growers, John Tillman, Beth Walterscheidt and Jim Gehlsen.