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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes temperature patterns this week i the Midwest and what that means for corn and soybean crop development.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and near to below normal precipitation covers much of the nation during the period of August 27 - September 2.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at potential wildfire activity in the Northwest quadrant of the country this week and into the fall.

Weather forecasters are keeping a close eye on a developing Pacific tropical system - one that could potentially approach the Hawaiian Islands. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Despite a recent decrease in wildfires in the Western U.S., fire activity is still ongoing in various parts of the region going into meteorological Autumn. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Consistent, extreme heat in the Lone Star State is expected to creep northward this week into several parts of the Plains. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses weather trends in the Midwest this summer and how that has mostly benefitted corn and soybean crops in the region this year.

Midwest corn and soybean crops should continue to benefit from ideal growing weather as the calendar turns from summer to fall. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA’s Farm Service Agency has announced this year’s acreage enrollment numbers for the various Conservation Reserve Program offerings. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam, saying this year's egg production is well below last year.