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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)

Producers in participating states can soon enroll in a pilot program connected to continuing response to the HVN1 virus in dairy cows. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary recently discussed both current and prospective future announcements regarding the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA's new Assisting Special Crop Exports Initiative (pronounced "Ace") is now accepting program funding applications for efforts to address specific export challenges. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor)

Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor explains the five project areas available for funding application under USDA’s Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Program.

Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor discusses some of the way USDA offers support to the specialty crop industry, such as the Assistance Specialty Crop Exports Initiative.