Weather News
The proposed OSHA rule would require additional heat protections for workers during extreme temperatures.
Canadian wildfire smoke and extreme heat are adding pressure as the U.S. corn crop enters pollination.
USDA recommends producers contact their local Farm Service Agency office as soon as practical after a qualifying disaster to discuss available programs and reporting requirements.
Mike Bartels says keeping the herd together remains his top priority during drought.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the recent heat has already produced record-breaking temperatures across parts of the northern Plains, particularly in Montana.
Dry weather continues to pressure South Texas agriculture despite recent rainfall.
The next U.S. Drought Monitor is scheduled for release Thursday, providing an updated look at moisture conditions across the country.
Forecasters say dry conditions and delayed monsoon rains are keeping fire danger elevated.
Analysts say persistent rain is slowing harvest and raising questions about other Brazilian crops later this year.
Two additional firefighters were injured as federal officials investigate the line-of-duty deaths.