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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes several states in the West reporting significant topsoil moisture very short to short condition ratings for the period ending June 22nd.

Rural Development’s Ingrid Ripley explains the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program and how partnership with private lenders offers home ownership opportunities in rural America.

While most of the country has experienced extreme heat in recent days, pasture and rangeland conditions nationally remain decent, despite concerns in some regions such as the West. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA's latest look at topsoil moisture conditions reflects previous rains in areas more than impacts from a current heat wave. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service offers background and details of the upcoming survey focused on U.S. mushroom growers and trends in their industry.

Lenders and lending companies supporting home ownership in rural America were honored this week through USDA's Rural Development. (Rod Bain. Single Family Guaranteed Loan Program Executive Director Ingrid Ripley. Lenders Harry Rodriguez and Chris Guerin)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says continued above normal temperatures nationwide will be coupled above normal precipitation for much of the country for the period of July 1 – 7th.

Kathy Campitelli of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service discusses signs of a pet potentially suffering heat stroke, and various treatment methods.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes areas of the Northern Rocky Mountains and Plains that experienced freezing temperature early this week, even with extreme heat covering much of the country.

Much of the nation should continue feeling the extreme heat and humidity associated with a heat wave. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)