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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at notable extreme to exceptional drought coverages by state for the period ending May 30th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks are areas of the nation still experiencing issues with very short-to-short pasture and rangeland conditions for the period ending May 28.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows total drought coverage in the contiguous 48 states at its lowest point since 2020. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off National Homeownership Month. As part of this nationwide celebration, USDA is highlighting programs that help people in rural and Tribal areas buy, build and repair affordable homes and to pay their rent in America’s...

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer with some key points of USDA's New Agricultural Trade Forecast.

USDA's farm prices report for April continues the trend of most agricultural products bringing producers lower prices than a year ago. (Gary Crawford)

During this 2023 fiscal year almost every U.S. agricultural product will see a reduction in export sales from last year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

It looks like this year's prospects for U.S. agricultural exports are a little less bright that was the case a few months ago. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The Sunshine State begins its annual rainy season with several days of rain in the forecast. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)