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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)

USDA is making changes to its Livestock Indemnity program to better support cattle producers who have lost animals due to severe heat. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying heat waves have taken a toll on cattle.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying that cattle industry stakeholders urged USDA to boost payment rates for the Livestock Indemnity Program.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying the change in the Livestock Indemnity Program payment rate applies to claims made since January 1st, even if claims have already been paid.

USDA’s Computer Use of Farms report recently received a name change to reflect expanding technology use on farms. (Rod Bain and Tony Dorn of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)