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White House Director of Public Engagement Steve Benjamin announces payments under the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains who will be getting the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program payments.

Most of the adjustments in the USDA Pasture and Rangeland Condition Report for this week appear in state ratings versus the national conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The annual summertime dry-out of topsoil moisture continues although some pockets of wetness remain throughout the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers some of the notable states reporting very short to short topsoil moisture conditions for the period ending July 28.

Rural electric co-ops can utilize USDA Rural Development funding programs to improve service to their customers, and upgrade energy efficiencies within their own business facilities (Rod Bain and Jesse Singerhouse of Dunn Electric)

Jesse Singerhouse of Dunn Electric Cooperative in Wisconsin explains loan products offered through the federal government, and their importance in supporting rural energy and electrification systems.

USDA Ag. Prices Report for June. (Gary Crawford)

Planning on taking your dog with you on vacation? Gary Crawford has some tips from an expert on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA veterinarian, Dawn Fitzhugh.

The Pacific Coast states remain the focus point of current wildfire activity in the nation, due to several large fire complexes. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.)