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Enacting a Farm Bill Soon to Benefit End Users

00:01:00.368   2024-05-22   
The Agriculture Secretary Wednesday explained the need for farm producers and rural organizations among others to have a Farm Bill enacted into law soon. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Weather for Memorial Day Holiday Travel

00:00:59.193   2024-05-22   
What is the range of weather forecasts associated with the upcoming Memorial Day holiday period and travel during that four-day time frame. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Active Weather during Pre-Memorial Day Week

00:00:46.445   2024-05-22   
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the continuation of active weather patterns across parts of the country throughout the days leading up to Memorial Day.

Reaching Point of Note in Topsoil Moisture Ratings

00:01:00.264   2024-05-22   
Topsoil moisture surplus condition ratings for this past week have reached a point not achieved in four years. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Topsoil Moisture Surplus by State

00:00:28.708   2024-05-22   
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some of the notable state topsoil moisture surplus ratings for the period ending May 19th.

Actuality: Very Short to Short Topsoil Moisture Conditions by State

00:00:24.476   2024-05-22   
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states with significant topsoil moisture very short to short condition ratings for the period ending May 19th.

Improving Pasture and Rangeland Conditions

00:00:59.454   2024-05-22   
USDA's latest view of our country's pasture and rangeland conditions reflects continued week-over-week improvement. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Very Poor to Poor Pasture and Rangeland Conditions by State

00:00:58.853   2024-05-22   
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states reporting notable very poor to poor pasture and rangeland condition ratings for the period ending May 19th.