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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses several states nationwide experiencing fifty per cent or above very poor to poor pasture and rangeland conditions for the period ending July 3.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the most notable states from a topsoil moisture condition rating perspective for the period ending July 3.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey charts the significant rise in national very-short to short topsoil moisture condition over the last several weeks.

If you have been wondering how the new USDA planted acreage report will affect production prospects for the various crops, you don't have to wonder very much longer. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, Chairman of USDA's Outlook Board)

Years in the making, the shortage of water supplies in several parts of the West have led to increased research, and various conservation strategies, to save as much water as possible for a growing list of diverse resource users. Rod Bain looks at the why�s behind the Western water shortage and ways...

Cooler and wetter weather is crossing the Midwest this week at just the right time for corn and soybean crops. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Long term weather factors have come together to create water shortages in many locales in the West. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Crops in some areas are gettng some relief from hot and dry weather, but there's no relief in sight for the South Central U.S. or most of the West. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

If you should encounter a snake in your yard, or anywhere, what's the best way to handle that encounter? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Maureen Frank, Assistant Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist at Texas A and M University. Also classic comedian, W.C...

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying rains in the Midwest will help topsoils and crops.