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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how a prolonged stretch of extreme heat along a stretch of the Southern U.S. this past month has impacted agriculture.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a long stretch of extensive heat and extreme high temperature along much of the nation's Southern tier over the past month.

What has been a prolonged spell of triple digit heat in much of the nation's southern tier could see very slight cooling for at least the middle of this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how cooler temperatures in the Midwest this week will help alleviate both recent heavy rains and flooding in some parts, and extreme heat and dryness in others.

Another week of cooler temperatures in much of the Midwest could help even soil and crop conditions out from a weather perspective. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reports on the fast pace of spring wheat harvest, and provides the final crop condition report for the season.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes harvest progress for the U.S. rice crop, plus crop condition, for the period ending August 23.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey gives the latest crop condition ratings for peanuts as of August 23.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey presents sorghum crop progress and condition numbers as of August 23.

Meteorologist Brad Rippey gives the latest cotton crop condition ratings, per USDA's Crop Progress Report for the period ending August 23.