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U.S. topsoil moisture very short to short condition ratings expanded in the latest USDA report, despite heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A mix across the country of both drying pastures and rangelands and still lush vegetation are reflected in USDA’s latest look at pasture and rangeland conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about states with notable very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending July 14th.

The latest efforts by the Agriculture Department and other stakeholders in efforts to reduce our domestic food loss and waste by half by the year 2030 was recently announced – a federal strategy, which includes increased recycling of organic materials. Rod Bain looks at some of the components within...

Despite being slightly cooler than earlier in the month, much of the Western U.S. remains under extreme heat, which is expected to build into the weekend. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A new report suggests that food price inflation is leveling off. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses current wildfires in the West, and how weather conditions could elevate wildfire activity in coming days.

Our phones connect us with the rest of the world, but they can also be a doorway to trouble. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Extension educator, Barbara Stockebrand. Classic comedians, Jack Benny and Sheldon Leonard.

A stretch of the country from the Plains to the Midwest have noted active weather in recent days including high winds and significantly sized hail. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

To advance both genetic traits and commercial uses for industrial hemp, collaborative research is needed to develop new varieties and find favorable factors. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research geneticist Zach Stansell