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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest look at two drought-stricken crops in the Northern Plains.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says 79-percent of the cotton bolls around the country have opened as of the week ending August 22nd.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says although cotton crop development is behind schedule, he says the crop conditions are "remarkably good."

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the nation's peanut crop is growing well due to favorable weather conditions.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest look at rice condition, for the week ending August 22nd.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the nation's rice harvest is underway.

The second Asian Giant Hornet nest in the U.S. was found Thursday a few miles from where the original nest was discovered last year. (Rod Bain and Washington State Department of Agriculture entomologist Chris Looney)

**Broadcasters: Don't air this story after 11am EDT Saturday, Aug. 21** The storm named Henri has fooled a lot of super computers and weather forecasters. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

**Broadcasters: Don't air this story after 11am EDT Saturday, Aug. 21** The damage to agriculture from Henri will depend on its track. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

There have been several very deadly and damaging hurricanes that have hit the Northeast over the last few years. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)