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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses what's behind improvements for pasture and rangeland conditions for some states, as well as an improved national good-to-excellent condition rating.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes states where drought conditions continue to influence very poor-to-poor pasture and rangeland conditions.

The issues resolving heirs’ property and access regarding farm operation and farm programs have led the Agriculture Department to develop a relending program that focuses on resolution in these situations. Rod Bain looks at the Heirs Property Relending Program in this edition of "Agriculture USA"...

Record high temperatures for September for some parts of the West could be reached this week, continuing what has been a historic heat wave for the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Food shoppers may see continued price hikes for the rest of 2022, but those hikes may be smaller than earlier. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachland

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says Western locales such as Death Valley, California could reach record high temperatures for September as a heat wave continues through this week.

Will retail food prices continue their meteoric rise in 2023? Gary Crawford has one expert's opinion. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan.

Two weather systems are expected to help end the West's recent heat wave, but both could come with tradeoffs of more extreme conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

In many areas it is just about time to think about putting some new life into that summer-stressed lawn. Gary Crawford has this seedy story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension lawn and garden expert.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says a cold front entering the Pacific Northwest this week could contribute to increased wildfire activity in the region and other parts of the West.