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The new USDA soybean production forecast may be propping up soybean prices. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA’s latest edition of an annual report provides a glimpse of the state of food security and insecurity within our nation’s households. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Alisha Coleman-Jensen of the Economic Research Service

Cotton prices are still strong, despite forecasts for a larger than expected U.S. crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

If you are grilling at that tailgate party, here's how to do it so you avoid food poisoning problems. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674...

What might a return of extreme heat to the Central and Southern Plains this week mean for agriculture in the region? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

August rains in several areas of the country reduced both total U.S. drought coverage and coverage in growing areas for several crops. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, covers current wildfire activity in the Far West as well as the potential of such events to continue for the next few weeks.

The U.S. Drought Monitor over time has proven to be a valuable tool in implement some of the Agriculture Department's disaster assistance programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brian Fuchs of the National Drought Mitigation Center

Much of the Far West is expected to see cooler temperatures this week, but that is not expected to curb current wildfire activity in the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Farm based big data systems and tools have come a long way since they first appeared in the form of yield monitors on harvesters. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kendall Kirk of Clemson University