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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling a White House press briefing that a government shutdown would be incredibly disruptive to USDA and its millions of customers and stakeholders.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling a White House press briefing about the effects on USDA nutrition assistance programs if the government were to shut down.

The harvests of corn and soybeans are running only slightly ahead of average. Here's why. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Condition ratings for some crops are still changing, even at this late date in the season. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at soybean condition ratings.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at cotton condition ratings.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying that Ophelia probably did not harm the peanut crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on the sugarbeet harvest.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has an update on winter wheat planting.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest on the rice harvest.