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Proper planning, emotional control, and support is needed for those making financial decisions during the middle of a divorce. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lance Hansen and Andrew Bingham of University of Idaho Extension

An active weather system is expected to bring appreciable rain accumulations to parts of the Central U.S., and in some locales, higher levels that could raise flash flood threats. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Crop growers have an important date coming up to report this year’s crop acreage – an important component for participation in various USDA programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam

A stalled cold front is expected to bring cooler temperatures in a stretch along part of the nation’s Northern tier. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Payments have been sent or are being sent to livestock producers under a USDA emergency assistance program, with schedules for similar aid available. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures for most of the country and a dividing line between below and above normal precipitation is expected for the period of June 17 – 23.

Most crops and commodities report month over month declines in drought coverage in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A combination of methods is needed by cattle producers to help mitigate potential impacts to their livestock associated with heat stress. (Rod Bain and Alfredo DiConstanzo of University of Nebraska Extension)

* - USDA's June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production Reports are scheduled for release Noon Eastern time on Thursday, June 12th - * What are some of the expected areas of interest when USDA issues its June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate later this week?...

A combination of methods is needed by cattle producers to help mitigate potential impacts to their livestock associated with heat stress. (Rod Bain and Alfredo DiConstanzo of University of Nebraska Extension)