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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and a combination of precipitation totals for the period of September 8 to 14.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a tropical storm in the Gulf expected to bring moisture to parts south of a mid-country heat dome mid-week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses precipitation falling or expected to fall this week along the northern and eastern perimeters of a heat dome over the nation's mid-section.

A combination of factors are bringing together moisture to a region desperate for rains to quench excessive dryness and wildfire issues. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the latest round of Southwest monsoon moisture affected in part by a heat dome to the east of it.

Aspects of two USDA Farm Service Agency programs join together to assist ranchers as part of the recently announced Ranchers First Initiative. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce) (Audio courtesy of the American Ag Network)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the quick progress of spring wheat harvest in several growing states for the period ending August 30.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey presents rice crop harvest numbers and condition ratings for the period ending August 30.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about cooler weather over the past week and improvements in crop condition for the U.S. peanut crop.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey glimpses at the latest crop condition numbers for the nation's sorghum crop - impacted by extreme heat in major growing regions over the past month.