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More of the nation's pastures and rangelands report improved conditions for the period ending May 18th. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers states with significant improvement in pasture and rangeland good to excellent conditions for the period ending May 18.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with significant very poor to poor pasture and rangeland conditions in USDA's latest report.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at both ends of the nation's topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending May 18.

Selected producers will participate in coming days in USDA's latest surveys to collect data for key reports in late June, and throughout the growing season. (Rod Bain and National Agricultural Statistics Service Administrator Joseph Parsons)

National Agricultural Statistics Service Administrator Joseph Parsons explains the survey process underway this late Spring to gather producer data for key USDA June reports.

The recommended steps to assure food safety are essential to use while having a Memorial Day weekend or summer cookout, according to a USDA food safety expert. (Rod Bain and Meredith Carothers)

USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers explains the importance of using a food thermometer when grilling meats to assure proper internal temperatures and food safe from food borne bacteria.

USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers notes using a food thermometer to assure properly cooked meats avoids guessing doneness by color, and in turn, avoids potential food borne illness.

What can travelers expect regarding weather as they move around for the Memorial Day holiday period? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)