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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes how barge traffic along the Mississippi River is being impacted by a recent lowering of water levels.

A weather disturbance forming in the mid- Atlantic Ocean has potential to develop into a tropical system near the U.S. by this weekend. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some gauge points along the Mississippi River where record low levels have occurred in recent days.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at areas of the nation where dry weather is expected to be predominant for the remainder of September.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation are the predominant weather trends for much of the country for the period of September 26 - October 2.

For the second consecutive year, below normal water levels are recorded along areas of the Mississippi River and its tributaries. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA will continue its partnership with Coca-Cola to restore forests and watersheds. (Gary Crawford. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small. Kurt Ritter with the Coca-Cola Company)

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small listing some of the accomplishments of the USDA partnership with the Coca-Cola Company over the last decade.

A slow-moving weather system crossing the nation’s mid-section this week could bring much needed precipitation to parts of the Mississippi River Basin. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The Agriculture Secretary Wednesday offered his thoughts on the connection between food insecurity here and abroad and the need to improve sustainability in agriculture. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)