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Several of the nation's major crops and commodities such as hay and cattle note drought coverage increasing in production areas throughout the past several weeks. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A Forest Service plant physiologist provides ideas how one can maximize the experience of viewing fall colors in forests this fall. (Rod Bain and Kevin Smith)

What is behind the annual change of colors in leaves of some tree species during the fall months? (Rod Bain and U.S. Forest Service plant physiologist, Paul Schaberg)

There's a little bit of a surprise in this week's USDA report on the condition of the soybean crop. (Gary Crawford and USDS meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The corn crop is rapidly maturing and harvest is pretty much on schedule. (Gary Crawford and USDS meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with this week's corn condition ratings by state.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at some states in which corn has matured rapidly.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about a few states where there are problems with the soybean crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with some details on soybean harvest progress.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with an update on cotton crop development and condition rating.