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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides examples of impacts from tropical systems in the mainland U.S. this year despite a below normal Atlantic hurricane season to date.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation is expected for most of the nation for the week of September 16 – 22.

The halfway point of this year's Atlantic hurricane season shows fewer tropical systems than forecasted. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses two reasons why there are fewer Atlantic named tropical systems than forecasted for the first half of the hurricane season.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses why September 10th is traditionally the midway point for the annual Atlantic hurricane season.

Expected dryness in several crop growing regions this week should assist with harvest efforts. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A particular Nevada red fir has veins of silver ... in its nickname, and its representation of the "Silver State" as this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Christine Buckley of the U.S. Forest Service

What are considerations both farm equipment operators and motorists should have regarding safety during harvest season? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Dan Neenan of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety

What are some of the trends associated with the Agriculture Department's September Farm Income Forecast for the year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research economist Carrie Litkowski

* - USDA's September Crop Production Report and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate are released Friday, September 12th at Noon Eastern time - * Already highly anticipated USDA reports issued every September gain a greater interest this year after a surprising August set of findings. Rod...