Amy Hagerman, OSU Extension agricultural policy specialist, provides a drought assistance update and discusses details on program changes affecting row crop and forage producers. Dr. Hagerman also underscores the importance of good year-round record keeping. Aaron Long, OSU Extension's new Mesonet agricultural coordinator, talks with SUNUP host Lyndall Stout about his background, the educational outreach program planning underway around the state and one of his favorite Mesonet planning tools. In the Mesonet Weather Report, state climatologist Gary McManus discusses the latest drought monitor and the August temperature and precipitation outlooks, which are hotter and drier than normal. Todd Hubbs, OSU Extension crop marketing specialist, analyzes the continued market volatility amid ongoing overseas conflict and the extreme heat around the globe contributing to crop stress. In Cow-Calf Corner, Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, covers some of the benefits of early weaning. We hear all about the North American Manure Expo from Doug Hamilton, OSU Extension waste management specialist. Daniel Adamson, OSU Extension soil and water conservation specialist, details the study underway exploring the use of manure as a nutrient source for wheat fields.