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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...

While USDA’s Census of Agriculture provides a broad view of data and trends in all aspects of farming and ranching, specific reports such as the recently issued Farm Typology series focuses on demographics and types of agriculture for family farms. Rod Bain looks at some of the trends within the...

You may not know the color of fruits and vegetables most likely have a health benefit or more associated with it. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and North Dakota State University Extension’s Julie Garden Robinson