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The grip of drought in some regions of the country strengthened over the past month, and is starting to strengthen in others. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses parts of the country that saw appreciable rainfall which in turn decreased drought coverage regionally.

While overall U.S. drought coverage rose in the month of August, there was a slight decrease in the area covered by exceptional drought. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What weather conditions might prevail in where you are going and what you are doing Labor Day Weekend across the country? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses commodities covered in drought for the period ending August 31st, including corn, soybeans, hay, and cattle.

Hand washing is a critical food safety step that many outdoor grillers either forget or ignore. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners...

Some organic and aquaculture producers will soon have opportunity to obtain crop insurance policies under an existing Whole Farm Revenue Protection coverage. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy explains a crop insurance product that offers whole farm revenue coverage - one that will be updated for organic and aquaculture producers in the 2022 crop year.

With drought in the west, conditions in some areas are worsening, but there are areas where conditions are getting better. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

States in the path of the remnants of Ida had some of the nation's highest topsoil moisture numbers before the storm hit. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)