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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some of the notable state topsoil moisture surplus ratings for the period ending May 19th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states with significant topsoil moisture very short to short condition ratings for the period ending May 19th.

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)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states reporting notable very poor to poor pasture and rangeland condition ratings for the period ending May 19th.

Over sixty organizations and one hundred projects are recipients of the first round of USDA Regional Agricultural Promotion Program announced Tuesday. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the purpose of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, which the first set of RAPP grant awards were announced Tuesday.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides a timeline for the first round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding awards, culminating in Tuesday's award announcement.

What are some of the concerns as active weather patterns dominate parts of the nation during the mid-week period? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Increasing warmth should develop in coming days in several parts of the nation's Southern tier. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes a series of showers and storms crossing the Pacific Northwest this week.