The latest USDA Pasture and Rangeland Conditions Report reflects usual late summer dryness in parts of the country and raises concerns about conditions in some areas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What does weather look like across the country as travelers prepare for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Here are a couple of ways to turn your Labor Day weekend cookout into a sickout. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov

A new farmer survey shows why more farmers are using cover crops. The survey also explodes one myth about cover crop incentives. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Rob Myers with USDA's Sustainable Ag. Research and Extension Group at the...

Two Atlantic tropical systems are now hurricanes, with one expected to gain strength in the Gulf of Mexico and reach the mainland U.S. Wednesday. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Summers almost over, but there's still plenty of time for outdoor grilling and for avoiding some major grilling mistakes. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. Also assorted Stooges. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at how agriculture in the path of Hurricane Idalia could be affected once that storm makes landfall Wednesday.

A Pacific based tropical system was noted as such when entering the Western U.S., leaving behind both beneficial and detrimental impacts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at where Hurricane Idalia could potentially make landfall in Florida, and concerns of residents near an area recovering from a devastating 2022 system.

Severe heat waves do much more than pose a threat to human health. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Kristie Ebi with the University of Washington.