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Another major heatwave is expected for the drought-stricken northwestern part of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Are honeybees making a comeback after years of colony losses? A new report has some clues to that question. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Travis Averill with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Kyle Grubbs with USDA's Bee Research Lab in Beltsville, Maryland.

The dozens of wildfires that are currently burning in the country include California's second largest in modern history. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A nationwide hunt is on this month for one of America's least wanted invasive insects, a heartless killer of trees. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Rhonda Santos with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.MPTTP **Broadcasters--If listeners think they've spotted an...

Upper atmospheric level particles from western wildfires are making their way to the eastern part of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Christmas tree growers are working hard in record-breaking heat getting those trees ready for us this winter. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Christmas tree growers, John Tillman, Beth Walterscheidt and Jim Gehlsen.

There are several areas in the country that can expect some meaningful rainfall this week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Farmers and ranchers experiencing drought impacts to their crops and livestock can turn various USDA programs for assistance. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

There is new tropical activity in the Atlantic. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Lately the U.S. has been buying more agricultural products from other nations than it's been selling. Gary Crawford has the latest look. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bart Kenner, USDA economist