USDA's latest Pasture and Rangeland and Topsoil Moisture Condition Reports reflect deteriorating conditions, but not the needed moisture that has fallen this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes improvements in pasture and rangeland conditions across several states in the northern tier of the country.

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)