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The last month of U.S. Drought Monitor coverage indicates a mixed bag of news regarding farm commodities in drought. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Much of the West is bracing for a long summer of heat, wildfires and water worries. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

It seems to be a seller's market right now for agricultural land. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Randy Dickhut, Senior Vice President for Real Estate Operations at Farmers National Company, Omaha, Nebraska.

Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, saying a year of drought and heat in the Northern Plains is taking a toll on pastures and crops, even after some rains back in May.

The growing number of poultry producers in our nation also means an increased awareness effort in biosecurity measures, with a focus on new and young growers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Julie Gauthier of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, with the national weather forecast for June 15th through the 21st.

Despite numerous challenges last year, the sheep and wool industries found support and assistance through various USDA programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Peter Orwick of the American Sheep Industry Association

USDA Outlook Board analysts are taking another look at crop export prospects for this next marketing year. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)

This week's new USDA Supply and Demand report will have projections, not just for crops, but for the livestock sector as well. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Oultook Board Chairman)

An Iowa father-son farming team have started this week by hosting a big field day centered around farmers sharing their approaches to making their farms more sustainable. (Gary Crawford. Brian and Mitchel Hora.