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Despite some areas of excessive dryness, improvements are found in USDA's latest topsoil moisture condition report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at notable state topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending July 7.

Excessive dryness in some parts of the country is contributing to declining conditions of our nation's pastures and rangelands, per the latest USDA report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over states with notable pasture and rangeland condition ratings as of the period ending July 7.

USDA is about to release a new forecast for the winter wheat crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

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.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides two examples of projects awarded USDA Rural Energy for America Program funding to demonstrate project variety and scope.

A White House official believes clean energy as an economic driver goes beyond energy production and offers rural America with another economic development vehicle. (Rod Bain and White House National Climate Advisory Ali Zaidi)