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Some states reported July 2023 averages of either cool temperatures or precipitation or both in the higher end of all-time annual records. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states and their July precipitation averages compared to previous years to illustrate the variable dryness across the country last month.

This month marks another anniversary for the U.S. Forest Service's iconic wildfire prevention mascot. (Rod Bain. Smokey Bear. Musician Brett Dennen. Dolly Parton.)

What are some of the factors that led to this week’s wildfires on two of Hawaii’s islands, including one on Maui that led to several fatalities and destruction of a historic community? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses this week's sudden fire activity on two Hawaiian Islands, including a major fire on the island of Maui.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains some of the factors behind this week’s wildfire activity on the Hawaiian Islands of Maui and Hawaii.

A number of factors are putting a drag on U.S. agricultural export values. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with the total agricultural export/import/trade balance numbers for the first nine months of this fiscal year.

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, looks at major bulk ag. product exports so far in this fiscal year. (Total bulk exports are down 12% from this time a year ago)

Food prices are still rising, but there is some encouraging news in the latest Consumer Price Index report. (Garu Crawford and Megan Sweitzer, USDA economist)