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...