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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)

Several Western states have experienced extreme heat in recent days yet perhaps not as record-setting as what has transpired in the Golden State. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at expanding extreme heat across the Western half of the country and how that might impact crop development.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at recent high temperatures in California communities approaching near records or reaching all-time records.

The previous hurricane known as Beryl is behind significant power outages in Texas, but what is expected as it moves through the nation during the week? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says, for the most part, precipitation from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl should benefit crops along its path this week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the heavy rainfall and subsequent flash flooding caused by Hurricane Beryl as it traveled through East Texas Monday.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes beneficial weather is expected this week for crops in several parts of the Midwest.