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The first few days of July featured reasonable warmth over crop areas of the Midwest, aiding in progress of corn and soybeans. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
A variety of news items make up USDA's latest winter wheat harvest progress report for the period ending July 6. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
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Temperatures are rising, and so are requests for time off! Reports show that more Americans — 53% in 2025, up from 48% in 2024 — are planning to travel this summer.