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Despite needed rains in drier parts of the country, the latest USDA Topsoil Moisture Report reflects increasing dryness nationwide. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Agricultural Marketing Service Deputy Administrator Tricia Kovacs explains the intent and details of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

What should interested states and parties know about applying for the latest round of USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant awards? (Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Deputy Administrator Tricia Kovacs)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reveals the temperature and precipitation outlooks for the country for the period of May 12 - 18.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses other areas of the nation joining the Southeast as receivers of precipitation from two weather systems over the next week.

Two systems within a week long period are expected to bring beneficial moisture to the Southeast and other parts of the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes where freeze events are expected Thursday morning and what a mid-week series of events could mean regarding impacts to ag.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says while summer crop growing areas should avoid a mid week freeze event, there is potential for freeze damage to pastures and hay crops in impacted locales.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at potential implications of sub freezing temperatures Wednesday morning across the Northern Plains.

Wednesday and Thursday mornings in parts of the nation's mid-section face another round of sub-freezing temperatures and threats to various crops and pasture grasses. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)