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Even with a slight decline in national condition ratings, the regional look at pasture and rangeland provides a mixture of conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The changes of note in the latest USDA topsoil moisture condition report are not nationally, but within regions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers states with significant very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending August 18.

Why are egg prices so high? (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

More supermarkets are running specials on high-priced eggs. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

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)