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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says both normal to above normal temperatures and precipitation are expected across much of the country for the period of August 1 - 7.

The capital of Arizona has become the reflection of a multi-week, extreme heat event in the Southwest, with a record setting number of consecutive days above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some of the factors that could contribute to an increase in wildfire activity in the West during the remaining summer months and into the fall.

Two USDA cattle reports show no signs of an end to the beef herd contraction. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

President Biden has announced some new initiatives to boost competition and discourage consolidation in the food and agriculture sector. Cary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Classic comedian, W.C. Fields.

Heat stress and stroke can sneak up on you without you being fully aware of it. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Agricultural Health and Safety professor.

Are there better days ahead for the nation's hog producers? Gary Crawford has the answer from the experts. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski

Want to improve your physical and mental health? Studies show being around trees can help. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Michelle Kondo with the U.S. Forest Service

USDA recently announced the enrollment numbers in the latest round of acreage sign-ups for the Grasslands Conservation Reserve Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge

Among the aspects of agribusiness recently studied in USDA research looking at concentration and what it means for market competition – the food retail sector. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher James MacDonald