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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the list of states with highlighted very-good to excellent pasture and rangeland condition ratings for the period ending October 8th.

A new report shows that the yearly growth in global agricultural productivity is shrinking to alarmingly low levels. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Tom Thompson with Virginia Tech University. Alexis Taylor, USDA Under Secretary for Trade...

How did a tropical system and a trailing cold front impact different parts of the country over the weekend? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

An expert says don't wait until spring to add new life to your lawn. In many areas it's not too late to plant new grass seed. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension lawn and garden expert.

Rain and even snow is expected as a system travels across the nation during the course of this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how a system moving across the nation this week could impact both harvest activity for spring planted crops, and development of fall planted crops.

A recent college graduate discusses her involvement with a USDA program during high school, and other experiences, that led to her current position as a USDA plant protection specialist. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kiara McCallister

Cooperatives are an identifiable part of rural economies, and services focused on electricity and communications are among those recognized as part of National Cooperative Month. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andrew Berke

A combination of Eastern Pacific tropical systems and a cold front is expected to bring needed moisture along much of the nation's Southeastern quadrant this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

In most areas of the country, it's just about time, if not past time, to winterize your lawn mower. Gary Crawford reluctantly has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ward Upham, with Kansas State University Extension