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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses areas where excessive precipitation could be a possibility through this week.

* - USDA's July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report will be released Friday, July 11, at Noon Eastern Time - * What are some of the key data points that will make up USDA's latest look at monthly supply and demand estimates for crops? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains that expected continuing rains in spring crop growing areas is coming at a perfect time for crops in development.

The head of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service believes data serves as a key part of better communication with the public on the benefits from voluntary farmer-led conservation practices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt

Several parts of the hot dry West face climatic factors this week that could start, or fuel existing, wildfire activity. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Month over month changes in the U.S. Drought Monitor reveal most crop areas within reduced drought coverage. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes potential increase in wildfire activity in the West this week perhaps adding to current complexes such as California's Madre Fire.

Regardless of size or goals, there appears to be characteristics shared among successful dairy growers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jim Salfer of University of Minnesota Extension

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation nearly nationwide continues as the predominant weather pattern for the week of July 15 - 21.

What are some of the areas of interest within the recently signed federal budget law to the ag industry, producers, and agribusinesses? (Rod Bain. President Donald Trump. Emily Skor of Growth Energy.)