What does a late season heatwave mean for farmers in the middle of the country? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA data reveals that more, and in some cases younger, new and beginning farmers and ranchers are getting involved in agriculture. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Tony Dorn of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, points to recent hurricane activity in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

It's been six years since we saw a yearly drop in beef production, but it could be in the offing for next year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst. Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman.

There are tropical systems in the Atlantic that may develop into named storms. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.)

U.S. pork producers are enhancing biosecurity measures both through border collaboration and ground-level efforts to keep African Swine Fever out of our country. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Liz Wagstrom of the National Pork Producers Council

Rainfall in three areas of the country in the last week is responsible for flooding -- some of it devastating. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A new resource of USDA market data and information for beef, lamb, and veal producers is now available in a visualized format. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Associate Deputy Administrator Taylor Cox.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says monsoon season in the southwestern part of the country is not over yet.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the end of August, into the beginning of September.