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Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service saying that Friday's crop report will have an early review of planted and harvested acres for small grains.

Will farmers who use cover crops keep using them after cash incentives end? (Gary Crawford and Dr. Rob Myers with the University of Missouri)

If you are trying to work or play outside in severe heat, an expert has some tips to help keep you safe from heat stroke. Gary Crawford presents that advice on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. Ohio State University professor Dee Jepsen.

Dr. Rob Myers with USDA's Sustainable Ag. Research and Extension Group at the University of Missouri, saying a new farmer survey explodes the myth that farmers won't use cover crops unless they are paid to do it.

While overall nationwide drought coverage only rose one per cent through July and into August, there were significant changes across various regions of the country. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

How do cooler temperatures for much of the Corn Belt translate into growing conditions for corn and soybeans as the season starts to wind down? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The Western wildfire season started picking up in activity late last month after a late start. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Depending on the locale, most of the nation is experiencing a break from extreme heat, although one section continues to feel hot, dry weather. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

An expert has some suggestions for making sure that brown bag school lunch doesn't make your child sick. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674...

Rainfall, in one-to-three-inch accumulations, is expected in a stretch of the nation over the next week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)