Dueling ridges of high pressure are bringing high temperatures to both coasts. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Shoppers are finding more plant-based meat alternatives in supermarkets, but are those products causing us to eat less beef? Gary Crawford reports. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University economist, Glynn Tonsor. Classic comedian, W.C. Fields.

The severe heat wave in the western United States is being helped by a ridge of high pressure. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA's symbol for nutrition guidance is celebrating its tenth anniversary and its message will continues to expand into its next decade. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacy Dean.

Heat records are likely to fall, as more data comes in from the heatwave in the Pacific Northwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Drought is an issue on both sides of the continent. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey

Slightly cooler air is headed for the coastal areas of the Pacific Northwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Pork demand and hog prices are both strong. Why, then, are producers indicating a throttling back on production? Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst.

Expected changes in the weather are likely to help relieve dryness in some parts of New England. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service and the bison industry are working together to address challenges to exporting bison meat. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Dave Carter of the National Bison Association.