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Land grant university scientists recently offered House lawmakers testimony on innovations in climate smart research that could lead to greater resiliency in agriculture. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Sylvie Brouder of Purdue University. Benjamin Houlton of Cornell Univeristy. Ali Fares...

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says near to above normal temperatures and near to below normal precipitation is forecasted for the period of July 19 - 25th.

Increase wetness in one area of the country and flash drought in others have resulted in a mixed bag of news regarding drought coverage for some of the nation's major farm commodities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Industrial hemp is a relatively new crop in our country after its unavailability for several decades - also new is information about pest threats and control methods. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Colorado State University Emeritus Professor Whitney Crawshaw

The Chinese are continuing to buy more U.S. food and agricultural products than at this time last year. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

The U.S. appetite for foreign food and agricultural products is growing fast. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

Greater development of open data resources and management tools will be significant in improving the resiliency of agriculture, according to a researcher looking into this field. (Rod Bain and Sylvie Brouder of Purdue University)

Corn and Soybean condition ratings are not much different this week, compared to last. (Gary Crawford and USDAS meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The winter wheat harvest approaches two thirds complete. Spring wheat crop slow to take off, but looking very good. (Gary Crawford and USDAS meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest look at corn crop development.