A new report is sounding the alarm about farmland that is disappearing at worrisome rate. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. John Pilotti with the American Farmland Trust. Indiana farmer and consultant, Kip Tom. Former Virginia Christmas Tree...

A vast part of the country is experiencing a heat wave that is expected to continue for the remainder of this month. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What are some of the authorities and programs granted to the U.S. Forest Service under the Farm Bill and its forestry title, and what does that look like on the ground level? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses recent 100 plus degree temperatures recorded in parts of the Central and Southern Plains.

USDA is calling for grant applications for projects designed to expand online shopping options for participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rebecca Piazza of the Food and Nutrition Service

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses how the Northern and Central Corn Belt to date has avoided extreme heat and the potential impacts to corn and soybean crops.

If you are wondering why retail fresh fruit prices are so much higher than last year, Gary Crawford's report may help explain it. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Pennsylvania farmer, Bradley Woerner.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says extreme heat will be part of the Pacific Northwest's forecast in coming days and weeks, and that could bring an increased potential for wildfire activity.

What are some ways landowners and gardeners in desert climates can balance both water management and plant productivity? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Marisa Thompson of New Mexico State University Extension

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes above normal temperatures and near to below normal precipitation for much of the nation for the period of July 26 - August 1.