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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey recaps the weekend activity of Tropical Storm Ophelia along the middle Atlantic coast.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some the impacts that Tropical Storm Ophelia might have on North Carolina’s cotton crop.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes how agriculture in areas impacted by Tropical Storm Ophelia might fare in the aftermath of the storm.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says a government shutdown would affect millions of Americans. (Gary Crawford and Sec'y Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling a White House press briefing that a government shutdown would be incredibly disruptive to USDA and its millions of customers and stakeholders.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling a White House press briefing about the effects on USDA nutrition assistance programs if the government were to shut down.

The harvests of corn and soybeans are running only slightly ahead of average. Here's why. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Condition ratings for some crops are still changing, even at this late date in the season. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at soybean condition ratings.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at cotton condition ratings.