Wildfires in the Northwest also are causing air quality concerns. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

For producers at this time of year, there are good things and bad things about precipitation. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The overall weather picture for most of the country this week is a quiet one.(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

How does this year compare to other years in terms of Atlantic storm activity?(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says this is a critical time for soil, especially drought-stricken soil, to gather moisture before it freezes.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says dry weather will be helpful for planting activities.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says there are no expected weather impacts for corn and soybeans.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says there is a tropical depression forming in the Gulf of Mexico.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the third week of September.