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Agriculture Department Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about states with significant topsoil moisture condition surpluses as of November 1.

Notable rainfall events in some parts of the country this week contributed to slight improvements in USDA's weekly topsoil moisture condition ratings. (Rod Bain and Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Under Secretary of Rural Development Glen Smith provides particulars associated with the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Guaranteed Loan Program and a recent funding announcement.

Rural Development Under Secretary Glen Smith explains the inclusion of seafood in the latest phase of USDA's Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Guaranteed Loan Program.

Agriculture Department Office of Seafood Director Michael Illenberg explains some of the Department's efforts within the White House's America First Seafood Strategy.

Part of the White House America Food Seafood Strategy involves guaranteed loans for seafood processing facilities through USDA. (Rod Bain and USDA Office of Seafood Director Michael Illenberg)

USDA Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and a mixture of precipitation conditions make up the weather forecast for the period of November 10 - 16.

USDA Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey notes dry weather over much of the West for the week with one region expecting some precipitation.

A dividing line caused by a ridge of high pressure is creating distinct precipitation areas along the Atlantic seaboard. (Rod Bain and Agriculture Department Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses flooding incidents in parts of Arizona inundated by recent heavy rains.