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How does USDA ensure the accuracy of its survey-based crop production forecasts? (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

What are the production prospects for the major row crops? We'll have a much better idea about that in just a few hours. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides highlights from the USDA Pasture and Rangeland Condition Report for the period ending August Sixth.

USDA's latest look at topsoil moisture conditions shows improvements in both ends of the spectrum for the period ending August Sixth. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes some of our nation’s municipalities which set all-time high temperatures for July.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states that recorded average high temperatures for July within their top ten all-time rankings for the month.

How did our nation fare this past month regarding overall high temperatures compared to previous July’s? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Dr. Rob Myers with USDA's Sustainable Ag. Research and Extension Group at the University of Missouri, saying a new farmer survey explodes the myth that farmers won't use cover crops unless they are paid to do it.

Will farmers who use cover crops keep using them after cash incentives end? (Gary Crawford and Dr. Rob Myers with the University of Missouri)

Depending on the locale, most of the nation is experiencing a break from extreme heat, although one section continues to feel hot, dry weather. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)