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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation is expected for most of the nation from September 23 - 29.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about above normal temperatures across much of the nation including a shifting core area of high temperatures in the ninety degree range.

This will be a week where several parts of the nation’s mid-section will experience precipitation, with impacts to ag varying. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

* - September is National Suicide Prevention Month - * Although increased awareness of mental health challenges and resources continue, also still ongoing is efforts in suicide prevention. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Terri Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Dan Neenan of the...

Since its creation five years ago, the Great American Outdoors Act has supported restoration of various amenities and facilities at our nation's forests and national parks. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Betty Jewett of the U.S. Forest Service)

The question of what the U.S. can do with a record corn crop perhaps finds a partial answer within USDA’s September domestic balance sheet. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

Some consumers still have concerns when it comes to consuming their vegetables, but a Cooperative Extension expert offers some tips how we can eat more veggies and fruit. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Julie Garden Robinson of North Dakota State University Extension

As this year’s Atlantic hurricane season is now in its second half, what occurred in the first three months of the season was perhaps surprising. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

After a surprising August Crop Production Report regarding this year’s corn crop, what else might have been unexpected by industry analysts within USDA’s September edition? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

* - September 21 - 27 is National Farm Safety and Health Week - * * - September is National Suicide Prevention Month - * Farm and rural safety awareness is not just emphasized during harvest season, but all year. And it is not just avoiding roadway collisions between farm equipment operators and...