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USDA is calling for grant applications for projects designed to expand online shopping options for participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rebecca Piazza of the Food and Nutrition Service

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses how the Northern and Central Corn Belt to date has avoided extreme heat and the potential impacts to corn and soybean crops.

If you are wondering why retail fresh fruit prices are so much higher than last year, Gary Crawford's report may help explain it. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Pennsylvania farmer, Bradley Woerner.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says extreme heat will be part of the Pacific Northwest's forecast in coming days and weeks, and that could bring an increased potential for wildfire activity.

What are some ways landowners and gardeners in desert climates can balance both water management and plant productivity? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Marisa Thompson of New Mexico State University Extension

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes above normal temperatures and near to below normal precipitation for much of the nation for the period of July 26 - August 1.

Pollinators can live in and around your lawn or a golf course, so what are some best management practices to use when applying pesticides. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Terri Billeisen of North Carolina State University Extension

A record breaking heat wave in the UK and Europe is playing havoc with crops and livestock. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Eric Luebehusen)

The USDA has issued new market outlooks for U.S. wheat, corn and soybeans. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

Eric Luebehusen, USDA meteorologist, saying it will take weeks to ascertain the full effects on European agriculture of the current heat wave, especially since it shows few signs of abating.