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Topsoil moisture surplus condition ratings for this past week have reached a point not achieved in four years. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

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

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 the continuation of active weather patterns across parts of the country throughout the days leading up to Memorial Day.

What is the range of weather forecasts associated with the upcoming Memorial Day holiday period and travel during that four-day time frame. (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.

The Agriculture Secretary Wednesday explained the need for farm producers and rural organizations among others to have a Farm Bill enacted into law soon. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

May is World Trade Month and this is World Trade Week – a perfect opportunity to celebrate U.S. agriculture’s trade successes and highlight the importance of trade to the farm sector and to our nation as whole. After all, about 20 percent of all U.S. agricultural production is exported, providing a...

It’s officially pool season! Meals at the pool come in many forms – ordered from the snack bar, delivered from local restaurants, packed from home, or carried outside from the kitchen. Follow these food safety steps to keep splashing all summer long!

Yimmuaj Yang, community director of the Wisconsin-based nonprofit and community organization Groundswell Conservancy, explains its mission in the simplest terms: “We protect special places forever.”