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Could August end with no Atlantic tropical storm or might there be a system that could become a system before month's end. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A beginning farmer must consider a variety of rules and ordinances in their municipality, county, or state that allow them to farm and conduct certain ag practices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kelly McAdam of University of New Hampshire Extension

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says above normal temperatures nationwide and a north-south dividing line for precipitation are expected in the U.S. weather forecast for the period of September 6 - 12.

Will the fast pace of food price hikes continue for the rest of the year ? (Gary Crawford and Matt MacLachlan with USDA's Economic Research Service)

The data collection phase of the new Census of Agriculture is about to begin. (Gary Crawford and Hubert Hamer, Administrator of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

USDA is gearing up for the the huge data collection phase of the Census of Agriculture. (Gary Crawford and Barbara Rater, with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Barbara Rater, Director of the Census and Survey Division of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, saying the Census of Agriculturre is not only about gathering numbers on crop and livestock production. It's also about the people who raise the crops and livestock.

Barbara Rater, Director of the Census and Survey Division of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, talking about the massive nature of the Census of Agriculture project.

Hubert Hamer, Administrator of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, saying that the Census of Agriculture provides a comprehensive and multi-level look at U.S. Agriculture.

The condition of the nation's corn crop is down from a week ago, but soybean ratings are holding steady. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)