The rancher�s use of federal lands for grazing goes beyond feeding livestock by providing a needed management benefit to these public lands. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kaitlynn Glover of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association

The already low condition rating for the U.S. cotton crop has dropped again after another hot and dry week. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at cotton condition ratings by state.

Winter wheat condition has dropped down slightly as harvest continues. The spring wheat crop has improved over the last week. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at winter wheat condition by state.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at spring wheat heading progress.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at peanut crop development and condition.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at rice crop development and condition ratings.