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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 has a new farm income forecast for this year. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Carrie Litkowski)

Carrie Litkowski, USDA economist, with the new farm income forecasts.

Carrie Litkowski, USDA economist, talking about three of the main factors sending farm profits down this year.

One expert says the farm economy remains strong, even with lower net income this year.

What does USDA's first Fiscal Year 2024 forecast for agricultural exports look like? (Rod Bain and Shawn Arita of the Office of the Chief Economist)