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The only state reporting orange production forecasts for USDA's June crop production reports contributes to an expected increase in the national crop. (Rod Bain and Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Food shoppers got a bit of good news on the food price front this week. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, with key numbers on food prices from the latest inflation report.

What is behind a slight increase in USDA's latest look at topsoil moisture condition ratings? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some of the more notable states regarding topsoil moisture surplus condition ratings for the period ending June 9.

Other than a handful of states, U.S. pasture and rangeland condition ratings in most states and nationwide remain very good to excellent as summer approaches. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A ridge of high pressure is expected to grow during the week, resulting in 100 degree plus high temperatures in several parts of the nation by this weekend. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the path of a heat wave growing this week, and how it might affect Spring planted crops.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at where triple digit high temperatures can be found this weekend, and one area where crops could be impacted.

Although most of the nation expects dryness going into next week, there are two locales where significant rains could fall. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)