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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states recording notable topsoil moisture very short to short conditions for the period ending July 6th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with significant topsoil moisture surplus for the week ending July 6th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers the latest national pasture and rangeland conditon ratings for the period ending July 6th.

Considered one of the prestigious honors bestowed to federal employees for service to the public, the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals were presented to two USDA researchers whose innovations improve detections and prevention of contaminants that could lead to foodborne illness. Rod Bain...

The Agriculture Secretary and cabinet level colleagues were part of a Tuesday announcement on a comprehensive plan to protect American agriculture from various foreign threats. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

The first week of August will feature an American farmers market event on Washington D.C.'s National Mall - part of our country's 250th anniversary celebration through the year up to July 4th 2026. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Donald Trump. Secretary Brooke Rollins)

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins goes over aspects of USDA's National Farm Security Action Plan announced Tuesday.

When food, cookware, dishes, and utensils are contaminated by flood water, what are food safety tips to consider? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Meridith Carothers of the Food Safety and Inspection Service

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and Attorney General Pam Bondi discuss the importance of farm security and USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan during an announcement event Tuesday.

The first July U.S. Drought Monitor of 2025 indicates a slight increase in drought coverage from the previous month, but a closer look by region shows drought declines in several areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey