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Rains are expected to continue this week – aiding corn and soybean crops in major growing regions during a key time in production. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A stretch from Colorado to perhaps as far east as the Mid-Atlantic could experience several severe weather events in coming days. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about the benefits of extended precipitation expected to fall this week in areas of the Corn Belt for both corn and soybean crops.

How is lingering above normal heat in two regions of the country impacting crops, pastures and rangeland? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about the latest USDA pasture and rangeland condition report for the period ending July 2nd.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the highlights from the latest USDA topsoil moisture condition report for the period ending July 2.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes distinct temperature and precipitation patterns by region for the period of July 12 - 18.

Here are some highlights from USDA's Prospective Plantings Report. (Gary Crawford)

Applications are now being accepted for the latest round of Rural Energy for America Program project funding - with some new elements included. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains the two categories of funding under USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) as well as possible uses for funding.