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No major drought relief is expected for the western part of the country in the near future. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The western drought is negatively affecting small grains like spring wheat and barley. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Heavy rain is coming for many areas of the Midwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Crops in some states will benefit from heavy rain. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The latest tropical activity is expected to have minimal agricultural impact in the South. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Tropical Storm Elsa has moved inland and is affecting the eastern part of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Former hurricane Elsa will bring some drought relief to the northeastern part of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says there is no tropical activity on the immediate horizon -- either in the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's forecast past the middle of July.

The top three global buyers of U.S. corn are buying more this year, quite a bit more. (Gary Crawford and Bart Kenner, USDA economist)