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Heat records are likely to fall, as more data comes in from the heatwave in the Pacific Northwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Drought is an issue on both sides of the continent. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey

Slightly cooler air is headed for the coastal areas of the Pacific Northwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Pork demand and hog prices are both strong. Why, then, are producers indicating a throttling back on production? Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst.

Expected changes in the weather are likely to help relieve dryness in some parts of New England. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service and the bison industry are working together to address challenges to exporting bison meat. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Dave Carter of the National Bison Association.

Rain is expected in the country's mid-section. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Is the U.S. beef cattle herd headed for a contraction, or is expansion the likely scenario? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says high temperatures have broken the national record in Canada.

The Agriculture Secretary explains the need to streamline our nation's regulatory process regarding ag biotechnology approvals. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack