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The nation's cotton crop is not being treated very well by the weather. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at cotton planting progress.

The condition of the spring wheat crop is improving, but it's a different story for winter wheat. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on winter wheat headking progress.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. with a look at the condition of the peanut crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on sunflower planting.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on rice heading and rice condition.

It was more than extreme heat behind the deaths of over 2,000 head of cattle in Southwest Kansas during mid-June, according to a USDA meteorologist. (Rod Bain and Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses some of the weather conditions that contributed to over 2,000 cattle deaths in Southwest Kansas in mid-June.

Stakeholders continue efforts to meet increased wildfire activity out West with improved response, strategy, technology and needed manpower. (Rod Bain and U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore)