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Record high temperatures for September for some parts of the West could be reached this week, continuing what has been a historic heat wave for the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The issues resolving heirs’ property and access regarding farm operation and farm programs have led the Agriculture Department to develop a relending program that focuses on resolution in these situations. Rod Bain looks at the Heirs Property Relending Program in this edition of "Agriculture USA"...

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says Western locales such as Death Valley, California could reach record high temperatures for September as a heat wave continues through this week.

Food shoppers may see continued price hikes for the rest of 2022, but those hikes may be smaller than earlier. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachland

Two weather systems are expected to help end the West's recent heat wave, but both could come with tradeoffs of more extreme conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Will retail food prices continue their meteoric rise in 2023? Gary Crawford has one expert's opinion. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says a cold front entering the Pacific Northwest this week could contribute to increased wildfire activity in the region and other parts of the West.

In many areas it is just about time to think about putting some new life into that summer-stressed lawn. Gary Crawford has this seedy story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension lawn and garden expert.

Could weather conditions across the country this week provide a glimpse and a feeling of fall in some locales? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

How can the public help the authors of the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brian Fuchs of the National Drought Mitigation Center