Crops in parts of Europe will continue to be punished by relentless heat all this week. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Eric Luebehusen)

Eric Luebehusen, USDA meteorologist, saying that the severe heat wave in Europe is expected to continue for at least another week.

The USDA is out with a new higher forecast for retail food prices. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)

USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan, talking about some of the possible factors pushing food prices up.

This past week's weather was not that kind to most summer crops. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at corn silking across the country.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with more detail on corn crop condition ratings.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on corn reaching the dough stage.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on soybean crop development.

The spring wheat crop still looking good, despite a slight drop in conditon ratings during this past week. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)