Rainfall in several parts of the nation over the past week resulted in improvements in the nation’s topsoil moisture conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses some of the states - twenty-six total - with a topsoil moisture shortness rating at or above forty per cent for the week ending July 10th.

Nationwide pasture and rangeland condition continues to deteriorate despite some improvements in parts of the North and East. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. looks at some of the states reporting thirty per cent or above very poor to poor pasture and rangeland condition ratings for the week ending July 10th.

What's the likely market scenario for U.S. soybean growers during this next crop season? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA has lowered its forecast for this year's rice crop, but has raised the forecast for average prices. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski with a short look at the global outlook for rice.

U.S. cotton production this year will come in lower than last year, but will that mean higher prices? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski with USDA's new forecast for U.S. cotton production and ending stocks.

The U.S. Forest Service Chief explained the importance of Farm Bill authorities to various programs of the agency during a House Agriculture Subcommittee Wednesday. (Rod Bain and Chief Randy Moore)