USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at what might be potential implications to agriculture from Tropical Storm Helene - expected to reach Florida later this week.

* - National Public Lands Day is Saturday, September 28 - * Time spent at our national parks and performing volunteer services in these locales are all part of an annual celebration of our nation’s public lands. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Alice Cohen of the U.S. Forest Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains that the forecasted landfall spot and path of Tropical Storm Helene resembles that of two previous tropical storms over the past two years.

A set of days are set aside annually by federal day-use park operators like the U.S. Forest Service to waive fees such as parking for the day. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Alice Cohen of the U.S. Forest Service

Much of the Central and Western U.S. this week will experience above normal temperatures and little to no precipitation, although there are exceptions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA's Chief Economist recently explained some of the factors going into the Department's September Farm Income Forecast. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes near to above normal temperatures nationwide, and a mix of precipitation across the country, during the period of October 1 - 7.

What's in store for the poultry industry in the coming year? Gary Crawford has this report. ' PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski

Producers in Hawaii will soon have access to another tool in the crop protection arsenal. (Gary Crawford and the Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency Marcia Bunger)

Dairy operators are seeing strong demand for their milk and are getting higher prices. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski.