If you are grilling at that tailgate party, here's how to do it so you avoid food poisoning problems. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674...

What might a return of extreme heat to the Central and Southern Plains this week mean for agriculture in the region? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

August rains in several areas of the country reduced both total U.S. drought coverage and coverage in growing areas for several crops. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, covers current wildfire activity in the Far West as well as the potential of such events to continue for the next few weeks.

The U.S. Drought Monitor over time has proven to be a valuable tool in implement some of the Agriculture Department's disaster assistance programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brian Fuchs of the National Drought Mitigation Center

Much of the Far West is expected to see cooler temperatures this week, but that is not expected to curb current wildfire activity in the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Farm based big data systems and tools have come a long way since they first appeared in the form of yield monitors on harvesters. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kendall Kirk of Clemson University

Could there be tropical storms developing this week in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to break up a currently quiet period in such activity? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Regardless of where a beginning farmer operates, there are some considerations to make to assure they are doing their part in being a good neighbor. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kelly McAdam of University of New Hampshire

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about a shift in location for above normal temperatures with most of the country experiencing near to below normal precipitation for the period of September 20 – 26.