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Snakes do perform vital services for the ecology, but can be a problem if they hang out right next to our homes. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Maureen Frank, Assistant Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist with Texas A and M University.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses how a heat dome currently over the Western U.S. could increase the threat of wildfires in the region.

When it comes to our agricultural exports so far this year, sales values are climbing, but volumes are falling. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says an intense ridge of high pressure could move eastward later this week, which could have impacts in areas of corn and soybean production.

A new report says the U.S. is losing farmland to development and other uses at an alarming rate. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS : Gary Crawford. John Piotti, President of American Farmland Trust. Kip Tom, Indiana farmer and agricultural consultant. Terry Cosby, Chief of USDA's Natural...

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses how an intense heat pattern has caused significant impacts to Texas agriculture and communities.

Land grant university scientists recently offered House lawmakers testimony on innovations in climate smart research that could lead to greater resiliency in agriculture. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Sylvie Brouder of Purdue University. Benjamin Houlton of Cornell Univeristy. Ali Fares...

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says near to above normal temperatures and near to below normal precipitation is forecasted for the period of July 19 - 25th.

Increase wetness in one area of the country and flash drought in others have resulted in a mixed bag of news regarding drought coverage for some of the nation's major farm commodities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Industrial hemp is a relatively new crop in our country after its unavailability for several decades - also new is information about pest threats and control methods. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Colorado State University Emeritus Professor Whitney Crawshaw