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Rainfall, in one-to-three-inch accumulations, is expected in a stretch of the nation over the next week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of notable topsoil moisture condition ratings for states for the period ending August Sixth.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the latest numbers associated with the 2023 Western wildfire season.

How do cooler temperatures for much of the Corn Belt translate into growing conditions for corn and soybeans as the season starts to wind down? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Brad Rippey describes weather for most of the country as "garden variety" for the period of August 15 - 21.

The nation's corn crop condition improved during this past week. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

**Broadcasters--Please do not air this report after 11 am EDT Friday, August 11th** USDA is about to issue a major round of crop forecasts. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski.

If you are trying to work or play outside in severe heat, an expert has some tips to help keep you safe from heat stroke. Gary Crawford presents that advice on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. Ohio State University professor Dee Jepsen.

Many of the top U.S. pilots are not employed by the military or the major airlines. They're employed by farmers. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Jim Perrin, agricultural aviator from Bancroft, Wisconsin and President of the National Agricultural Aviation Association

Are the trees in your yard in danger from this summer's brutal heat waves and droughts? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Charles Barden, Kansas State University extension forester.