The nation, outside of Hurricane Idalia impacted areas, should mostly experience a quiet period of weather this week, but what exactly does that mean? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

While several laws and regulations provide special treatment for farmers and ranchers, there are also several rules that can adversely impact producers as well. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Washburn University Professor Roger McEowen.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes near to above normal temperatures and near to below normal rainfall are expected for the period of September 5 - 11.

A National Institute of Food and Agriculture funded program is designed to educate teachers how agriculture can apply in both their own curriculums and in potential career opportunities for their students. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathleen Liang of North Carolina A and T...

An expert says don't let lack of documentation keep you from applying for USDA's 22007 program of financial assistance to producers who have been discriminated against by USDA. (Gary Crawford and Monica Rainge with USDA)

Monica Rainge is one of the USDA coordinators of the 22007 program, which will offer financial assistance to producers who have been discriminated against in the past by USDA. She says there is no truth to the rumor that applicants must have a lawyer in order to apply.

A long time U.S. Forest Service pathologist uses decades of observation of local forests to determine threats of disease, invasive pests, and wildfire. (Rod Bain and Martin MacKenzie)

If you've been discrimated against in the past by USDA, officials want you to know about a special program of financial assistance. (Gary Crawford and Monica Rainge)

Condition ratings for corn and soybeans are down this week. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying that the corn crop has struggled in several states.