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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses potential crop and livestock impacts due to extreme heat and high humidity expected this week in the Plains and Southeast.
Hail and thunderstorms are among the visible signs of active weather impacting areas of the North Central part of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says both near-to-above normal temperatures and precipitation for much of the nation is expected during the period of July 29 - August 4.
With over half the year concluded, tornadic activity to date is nearing the record for most tornadoes recorded in one year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over the count regarding this year's U.S. tornado season as of mid-July and how that compares to the record year for tornado activity.
An Extension expert notes characteristics that successful dairy growers and their operations seem to share. (Rod Bain and Jim Salfer of University of Minnesota Extension)
Among the characteristics shared by successful dairy growers is their passion for what they do, and how they plan, according to an Extension expert. (Rod Bain and Jim Salfer of University of Minnesota)
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