Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, with the latest on cotton crop progress.

Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, with a report on the condition of the cotton crop.

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

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

Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, saying last week was a big one for the winter wheat harvest.

Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, says spring wheat condition has dropped during the last week.

Findings and present examples are part of recent USDA research into concentration in the food retail sector and what that may mean regarding competition. (Rod Bain and economic researcher James MacDonald)

A recent USDA study looked at trends in concentration among seed industry companies, and how competition was impacted. (Rod Bain and James MacDonald of the Economic Research Service)

USDA June prices report shows producers getting lower prices than June of last year for almost every product. (Gary Crawford)

What's behind this summer's widespread global heat wave? (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)