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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey gives national soybean crop progress figures for the period ending September 6.

Meteorologist Brad Rippey offers up USDA's latest corn condition ratings for the period ending September 6.

Where does the nation's corn crop stand regarding points of its progress and harvest as of the first week of September? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mixture of temperatures and near to above normal precipitation is forecasted for the period of September 15 - 21.

Precipitation is expected to continue this week around the periphery of an intense heat dome covering parts of the country - what is known as a "ring of fire" weather phenomenon. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over the extreme high temperatures over parts of the nation's southern tier since late July - one of the features of a long running heat dome over that stretch of the country.

A significant heat dome continues to cover parts of the country and, in turn, produce extreme heat noticeable in crops, livestock, and pastures in impacted areas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how a recent hurricane could affect farms on a western Hawaiian Island.

A recent hurricane is travelling away from Hawaii after coming close late Labor Day evening to the island of Kauai. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A pre-Labor Day event at the White House centered on executive orders and announcements associated with support for the nation's beef industry. (Rod Bain and President Donald Trump)