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Warmer conditions in May, and other factors, are behind accelerated melt of Western mountain snowpack, with concerns about water runoff into reservoirs also accelerating. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses reasons behind an accelerated melt of Western snowpack in May reducing potential water runoff into the region's reservoirs.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about various regions of the West facing premature mountain snowpack melt, and examples of how it translates to water runoff into reservoirs.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses premature mountain snowpack melt in parts of the West, and how that could affect farmers and ranchers in those areas later this year.

With multiple products, states, closing dates, and deadlines connected to the federal crop insurance program, keeping track of this information assist farmers with important risk management decisions. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Pat Swanson)

What was the impact of lower prices received in April by poultry and egg growers on USDA' latest look at what ag producers received pricewise for their products? (Rod Bain)

U.S. topsoil moisture condition ratings improved overall from the prior week, due to periods of significant rains in various regions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states reporting notable very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending May 25.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides national and various state pasture and rangeland condition numbers for the period ending May 25.

USDA this week announced a commitment in renovation of a Mexico-based sterile fly production facility - part of efforts to control New World Screwworm in North America. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)