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What does formation of the second tropical storm of this year's Atlantic hurricane season potentially mean for the northern Gulf coast? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Active weather in the form of two fast moving cold fronts are expected this week for parts of the Midwest and Northeast, and rains in some parts of the South. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
The development of the Southwestern monsoon season has led to both relief and concern regarding wildfire activity in the Western U.S. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and mixed precipitation is expected across the country for the period of July 28 - August 3.
USDA's first survey based look at what growers plan to plant this season revealed Tuesday less corn and more soybeans to be put in the ground this year. (Rod Bain)
What might USDA's Chief Economist and others consider some of the unexpected details found within the Prospective Plantings Report issued Tuesday? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Justin Benevidez)