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Recent dryness in much of the nation means concerns about fall planted crops and their development going into the winter. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over notable state reports for topsoil dryness for the period ending October 6th.

Except for one area of the country, most of the U.S. reports continuing drying of pastures and rangelands for the first week of October. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA’s recent set of fair and competitive market announcements include a three-part strategy designed to make germplasm research and the seeds they produce more available for development. (Rod Bain and USDA Senior Advisor Andy Green)

USDA Senior Advisor Andy Green talks about a recent announced strategy for improving both seed research and development, and fair market competition.

What kind of market demand will farmers encounter this season? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowsk)

Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, saying that USDA is tracking crop problems in several countries.

Will farmers who use cover crops keep using them after cash incentives end? (Gary Crawford and Dr. Rob Myers with the University of Missouri)

If you are trying to work or play outside in severe heat, an expert has some tips to help keep you safe from heat stroke. Gary Crawford presents that advice on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. Ohio State University professor Dee Jepsen.

Dr. Rob Myers with USDA's Sustainable Ag. Research and Extension Group at the University of Missouri, saying a new farmer survey explodes the myth that farmers won't use cover crops unless they are paid to do it.