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Drought conditions have improved in some areas, but the drought is far from completely gone. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

This summer has been brutal to a lot of us and may be causing problems for the trees in our yards. Gary Crawford has this report on thirsty trees. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Charles Barden, Kansas State University extension forester.

Monsoon rains have brought some short-term relief to the Southwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA research facilities are taking a closer look at bacteria biofilms in meat processing plants, and how they play a role both in creating or preventing pathogens associated with foodborne illness. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA researcher Rong Wang.

No rain is expected for western drought-stricken areas in the next week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA has a brand new program designed to help solve a very old problem. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock. Dania Davey with the Federation of Southern Cooperatives.

Midwestern crops are seeing a lack of meaningful rainfall. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The Agriculture Secretary says improvements to our nation's transportation systems is vital in keeping the competitive advantage of U.S. agriculture in the global markets. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

As drought rages in the West, there are some areas of dryness that meteorologists also have been concerned with in the East. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A better and more resilient world food system---that is the goal of an upcoming U.N. summit meeting. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh.