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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the situation for barley parallels poor conditions for spring wheat.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the pace of cotton setting bolls is slower than last year.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a look at cotton bolls opened, which he says is an important number to note as Tropical Storm Fred moves toward the U.S. mainland.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the nation's cotton crop has benefited from abundant moisture.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at pegging and condition ratings for the nation's peanut crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says rice heading is slower than the average, but harvesting is progressing on schedule.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the latest rice conditions are similar to last week and the same time last year.

A suite of programs and resources is available to farmers and ranchers affected by drought conditions, via USDA's Farm Service Agency. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux discusses the Livestock Indemnity Program and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) as tools producers can use to mitigate drought impacts.

The U.S. rice crop could turn out a little smaller than expected. What will that mean for rice price prospects? (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, Chairman of USDA's Outlook Board)