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Private lenders and lending companies supporting home ownership in rural America were honored by USDA's Rural Development at a recent event. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Single Family Guaranteed Loan Program Executive Director Ingrid Ripley. Lenders Harry Rodriguez and Chris Guerin

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says increased high temperatures and dry thunderstorms in parts of the West are expected to elevate the threat of wildfires in the region.

USDA’s June Acreage Report gives an initial glance at what farmers said they were planting this season and how much. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

What is the breakdown for weather conditions across the country for the Fourth of July and weekend? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

How did USDA's June Report reflect industry expectations and March intentions for crop planted acreage? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and near to above normal precipitation are in the weather forecast for the period of July 8 - 14.

A slight inventory uptick in USDA’s June Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report was noted, but what were some of the reasons for that increase? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell

Extreme heat nationwide means not just raised temperatures but raised concerns about crop and livestock conditions as well. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA's acreage report release Monday shows growers plan to plant more corn this year, but what about other crops? (Rod Bain)

How did USDA's June Report reflect industry expectations and March intentions for crop planted acreage? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)