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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses the very few states in the lower 48 that have double-digit topsoil moisture surplus for the period ending July 17th.

Corn growers in many parts of Europe are suffering through a perfect storm of record heat and dryness, all hitting the crop when it's most susceptible to heat damage. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Eric Luebehusen)

The nation, as a whole, is reporting a week-over-week decline in pasture and rangeland conditions driven in part by extreme heat in the Southern half of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, points to a handful of state driving the nationwide deterioration of pasture and rangeland conditions.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses improvements in pasture and rangeland conditions in the nation's Northern tier from one year ago.

Beef cattle markets are anxiously awaiting USDA's upcoming report on cattle inventories. (Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

A new report is sounding the alarm about farmland that is disappearing at worrisome rate. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. John Pilotti with the American Farmland Trust. Indiana farmer and consultant, Kip Tom. Former Virginia Christmas Tree...

A vast part of the country is experiencing a heat wave that is expected to continue for the remainder of this month. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What are some of the authorities and programs granted to the U.S. Forest Service under the Farm Bill and its forestry title, and what does that look like on the ground level? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses recent 100 plus degree temperatures recorded in parts of the Central and Southern Plains.