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A longer and consistent period of monsoon rains in the Desert Southwest has contributed to much needed drought relief, but also to flash flooding incidents. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What were some of the notable findings of USDA's look at farmland real estate values and cash rents for this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes both temperatures and precipitation will widely vary across the nation for the period of August 16th - 22nd.

The U.S. Drought Monitor has seen a slight total increase in drought coverage month-over-month, but coverage over regions and by crops has widely varied. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

There is a possibility that what has been a quiet Atlantic hurricane season to date could pick up in activity in coming weeks. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Research is underway on genetic selection of chicken to produce traits that lead to poultry with greater water use efficiency. Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and Sara Orlowski of University of Arkansas Extension

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses what has been a quiet Atlantic hurricane season so far and the potential of increased activity in the remaining months.

Those already in or are considering agritourism as a business might note some challenges that must be addressed. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension.

How much will U.S. farm commodity markets be affected by crop troubles in Europe? We may have a better idea of that this Friday when USDA releases its new round of global crop supply and demand forecasts. (Gary Crawford. Eric Luebehusen, USDA meteorologist. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark...

Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, saying that his analysts are keeping close tabs on how the severe heat and drought are affecting crops in Europe and how it could affect grain markets.