The latest U.S. pasture and rangeland condition rating reveals worsening conditions in parts of the Corn Belt and Great Lakes. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The latest U.S. topsoil moisture condition report reflects small changes in both rating categories from the previous week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with notable topsoil moisture very short to short condition ratings for the period ending June 25th.

USDA's Working Lands for Wildlife program received new resources in its efforts to improve wildlife habitat through conservation of working farmlands. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie)

Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Robert Bonnie shares an example of how the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency share conservation resources to improve wildlife habitat on working lands.

Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Robert Bonnie discusses some of the new investments and collaborations under the Working Lands for Wildlife program.

What parts of the country are most prone to wildfire activity during the first few days of July, including Independence Day? (Rod Bain and Nick Nauslar of the National Interagency Fire Center)

USDA's upcoming report on acreage will give us more than just what farmers have planted this season. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Most holiday grillers are seeing supermarket prices that are lower than last year for one popular meat product. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

Food safety experts say many of the food poisoning cases that will flare up on and right after July 4th will be from two common grilling mistakes. (Gary Crawford and USDA food safety expert, Meredith Carothers) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674...