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A significant rain event last week in the nation's mid-section contributed to improved numbers in USDA's latest topsoil moisture condition ratings. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states and regions with notable topsoil moisture surpluses for the period ending May 14th.

Significant precipitation over the past week plays a part in improvements in both categories in USDA’s latest Pasture and Rangeland Condition Report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes areas of the country outside of the Southern and Central Plains with significant good to excellent pasture and rangeland condition ratings for the period ending May 14th.

What happens with avian Influenza is one wild card in trying to forecast what kind of year broiler producers will have in 2024. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The latest USDA Agricultural Prices Report reflects producers as a whole receiving more for their commodities in June. (Rod Bain)

USDA's Risk Management Agency announced funding for projects emphasizing risk management education and training, with emphasis on underserved populations. (Rod Bain and RMA Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy discusses past and present efforts of his agency to support risk management education and training.

Homeowners in homes financed through USDA now have more time to work things out before they can be evicted. (Gary Crawford and President Joe Biden)

Several people nominated for positions as Agriculture Department Under Secretaries are currently in various stages of the confirmation process. (Rod Bain. Former U.S. Representative Xochitl Torres Small. USDA Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Climate Advisor Robert Bonnie.)