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Dry areas outweigh wet areas, according to USDA's latest look at topsoil moisture. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

There have been some improvements in pasture and rangeland conditions around the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at where in the country pasture conditions are either in good or poor condition.

One expert says potential buyers and sellers of farms and farmland are paying close attention to all the talk about possible changes to things like farm estate taxes and capital gains. (Gary Crawford and Randy Dickhut with Farmers National Company)

Drought is still maintaining a stranglehold on most farming areas of Brazil. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

Brazil's crop production this year has been reduced by drought, but is Brazil in line for yet another year of rainfall shortages? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

The nation's farmers helped to make D-Day and the entire World War II effort a success. (Gary Crawford, George Hicks, Anne Effland and Franklin Roosevelt) ***This story for air on or before June 6th***

The Agriculture Secretary marked the tenth anniversary of the symbol for the nation's dietary guidelines Wednesday - originating during his first time in the office. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recalls how the MyPlate nutrition guidance symbol was developed on the tenth anniversary of its creation.

Simple messaging and various outreach have played a role in the success of the MyPlate nutrition guidance message to consumers over the last ten years, according to the Agriculture Secretary. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)