The Agriculture Secretary this week announced a new grant program focused on community efforts of prevention of and protection against wildfires. (Rod Bain and U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore)

The Federal Reserve is taking another action designed to cool the very hot economy and reduce inflation. (Gary Crawford. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The latest nationwide topsoil moisture condition ratings indicate further decline in conditions for the week ending July 24th. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, highlights some of the states reporting significant very short-to-short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the week ending July 24.

The nation's pasture and rangeland conditions remain at the second lowest in this century. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, covers some of the states in the Southern half of the U.S. experiencing very poor-to-poor pasture and rangeland conditions.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at notable state pasture and rangeland conditions for the week ending July 24th.

Most farm commodities showed price strength during November. (Gary Crawford)

It's turning dry in growing areas of central Argentina. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

One weather related event stands out for its longevity and wide-range damage as the most impactful for agriculture nationwide in 2021. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)