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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provide details on states recording very poor to poor pasture and rangeland condition ratings as of September 13.

Where have recent rains contributed to some improvements in pasture and rangeland conditions in parts of the country? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses parts of the country reporting significant topsoil moisture shortage conditions as of September 13th.

Some areas of the country report slight improvements in topsoil moisture conditions, per USDA's latest report. (Rod Bain and meteorologist Brad Rippey)

AgInsights is now available - USDA's latest tool in the toolbox of its Department data modernization efforts and platform for producers and other end users. (Rod Bain and National Agricultural Statistics Service Administrator Joseph Parsons)

Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce goes over recent efforts in expansion of base acreage and its ties to USDA farm safety net programs such as Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage.

Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Richard Fordyce provides a brief description of both Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage farm safety net programs.

Producers have until December 11th to enroll acreage and elect coverage in either of USDA's farm safety net programs for this year. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures across the country mixed with various levels of precipitation throughout parts of nation make up the weather forecast for the period of September 21 - 28.

Triple digit high temperatures are expected to continue in a drought plagued part of the country, so when might relief arrive in the way of cooler temperatures and perhaps needed rains. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)