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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the distribution of rainfall so far in the month of August, and if that trend is expected to continue through the month.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a combination of factors continue to create watchful eyes for possible wildfires in the West in coming weeks.

There is one area of USDA's August U.S. corn supply and demand ledger that stands out in reference to how expected record production will be used. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer explains the contributions of farmer surveys and Farm Service Agency acreage data in the August projections of U.S. corn and soybean production.

Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses lower USDA soybean acreage and production forecasts in August and initial response by the markets.

Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses adjustments in cotton, wheat, and rice acreage within USDA's August Crop Production Reports.

USDA’s August corn production report came in with surprising numbers but what role did acreage adjustments play in that? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Tuesday forecasted record production and yield for this year's corn crop - part of a look at forecasts based in part on farmer surveys. (Rod Bain)

A USDA scientist has spent a distinguished sixty-plus year career at the forefront of protecting our nation's cotton crops from pest threats and developing value added products. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Johnie Jenkins

While a Southern Maryland cattle operator is no stranger to farmers markets or diversity in his business, his latest venture operated its first ever farmers market booth in Washington DC. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Charlie Sasscer the III.