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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses weather trends in the Midwest this summer and how that has mostly benefitted corn and soybean crops in the region this year.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes temperature patterns this week i the Midwest and what that means for corn and soybean crop development.

Weather forecasters are keeping a close eye on a developing Pacific tropical system - one that could potentially approach the Hawaiian Islands. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Despite a recent decrease in wildfires in the Western U.S., fire activity is still ongoing in various parts of the region going into meteorological Autumn. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at potential wildfire activity in the Northwest quadrant of the country this week and into the fall.

Wholesale egg prices are continuing to climb. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam, saying this year's egg production is well below last year.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and near to below normal precipitation covers much of the nation during the period of August 27 - September 2.

The latest dairy outlook from the Agriculture Department reflects opposite directions for production and prices. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over this month's USDA price forecasts for dairy categories, classes, and all-milk prices.