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USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski, with the latest forecast for this year's beef production.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses colder, wetter weather in parts of the Midwest this month, and how that pattern might find its way to parts of the eastern Corn Belt in coming days.

A ridge of high pressure that has caused record high temperatures in parts of the South and West and it could expand the next few days - reaching parts of the Midwest where issues of soil dryness and crop condition remain. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how lingering heat in the Lone Star State has increased dryness along with concerns about pasture and topsoil moisture conditions.

Several Southwestern and Western communities are reporting record or record tying high temperatures. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes above normal temperatures and near to above normal precipitation for much of the country for the period of July 25 - 31.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says heat that has led to record consecutive days of high temperatures in some areas is set to expand and cover much of the Southern Plains and West.

How much do certain farm practices help in fighting climate change? There's a new project to nail that down. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. White House National Climate Adviser Ali Zaidi. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

An expert says we dog owners should know that very high temperatures can be dangerous for us and for our pets. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh.

A new report from the Labor Department has some encouraging news about retail food prices. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.