At last there's a bit of good news concerning the cotton crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at cotton crop development.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on the sorghum crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on the peanut crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on rice crop condition and harvest progress.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on spring wheat condition and harvest progress.

How are Chinese crops holding up under a severe heat wave and drought? (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brian Morris)

Brian Morris, USDA meteorologist, describing the month-long drought and heat wave in southern China.

Brian Morris, USDA meteorologist, talking about how the drought in China is bringing water levels in some Chinese rivers and lakes down to troublesome levels.

Some of the ways USDA is advancing reduction of our nation’s food loss and waste will be on display at the upcoming Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair. (Rod Bain and USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby) * - USDA's Second Annual Virtual Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair is Wednesday...