Despite some areas of excessive dryness, improvements are found in USDA's latest topsoil moisture condition report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at notable state topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending July 7.

Excessive dryness in some parts of the country is contributing to declining conditions of our nation's pastures and rangelands, per the latest USDA report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over states with notable pasture and rangeland condition ratings as of the period ending July 7.

USDA is about to release a new forecast for the winter wheat crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)