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The nation's overall pasture conditions are relatively stable compared to last week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, points to where most of the country's good-to-excellent pastures are.

The nation's beekeepers are managing to maintain colony numbers, despite continued colony losses. (Gary Crawford. Travis Averill with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Kyle Grubbs with USDA's Bee Research Lab in Maryland)

Farmers and the ag industry are becoming more involved in sharing what they do, and how they do it, with everyone, whether its talking in person, using social media, or providing a tour of the farm. Rod Bain talks with farm industry members about explaining agriculture to you and I in this edition...

The Agriculture Secretary notes some of USDA's programs and resources producers can utilize to mitigate impacts of drought. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary makes the case how crucial improvements are needed for community, transportation, and broadband infrastructure in rural areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The long term drought of an Oregon-California river basin and its effects to agriculture have led to USDA instituting a pilot program to assist impacted producers. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

A New Forest Service Chief is taking the helm at the height of a devastating and dangerous wildfire season. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore.

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux discusses how producers impacted by drought conditions can access USDA programs and resources to help mitigate drought-related issues.

* - ATTN: Stations - National Farmers Markets Week is August 1 -7. - * National Farmers Market Week gives opportunity for customers, producers, and communities to celebrate the economic and social contributions of these entities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Christina Connel of USDA...