New technology is helping to stretch the limited resources of those who are fighting wildfires and those who are working to prevent them. (Gary Crawford and Christopher French, Deputy Chief of the U.S. Forest Service)

Applications are now available through the U.S. Forest Service for grants funding projects developing innovative wood products and wood energy systems. (Rod Bain and Brian Brashaw of the Forest Service)

Brian Brashaw of the U.S. Forest Service explains USDA efforts in wood product research and product development, including available grants for wood product and energy innovations.

Brian Brashaw of the U.S. Forest Service discusses some of the several innovations created in wood products over the last decade plus.

Wildfire relief is expected for some parts of the western United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Precipitation in many areas is boosting the nation's topsoil moisture numbers.(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says despite recent topsoil moisture improvements, there are still many dry states in the country.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, points to states in the country with high topsoil moisture surpluses.

The U.S. pastures in the best condition, late in the season, are in the eastern part of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at which states have pastures in the poorest condition.