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Warmer and drier weather in parts of the Midwest has reduced excessive topsoil moisture and improved crop planting conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Despite high numbers of very poor-to-poor pasture and rangeland conditions, the overall condition rating improved for a second consecutive week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at some of the notable state ratings in the latest topsoil moisture report for the week ending May 15th.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about some of the more notable pasture and rangeland conditions ratings by state for the week ending May 15th.

USDA recently announced updates to three livestock insurance products designed to give producers greater flexibilities. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Deputy Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Risk Management Agency Deputy Administrator Richard Flournoy explains recent updates to three insurance products available to livestock and dairy producers.

U.S. milk production is running slightly behind last year, but may expand into 2023. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The outlook for the nation's broiler producers is what one analyst calls, "strong". (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

U.S. beef production may decline in 2023, pushing steer prices higher. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Despite higher feed costs, the nation's pork producers are expected to expand output next year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)