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Precipitation of past weeks is playing a role in improving U.S. pasture and rangeland conditions, per USDA's latest report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says mixed temperature patterns nationwide, and near to above normal precipitation across the country, are in the weather forecast for the period of June 23 to 29.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains some of the issues facing the Desert Southwest and parts of the West due to recent, extreme heat prior to the start of the monsoon season.
More extreme heat is expected to continue this week in much of the West which will continue to add to wildfire and water supply worries. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over weather of recent weeks in the Midwest and how it is setting up ideal growing conditions presently for corn and soybeans.
Corn and soybeans in the Midwest continue to benefit from what has been ideal weather over the past few weeks - weather that should continue this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
A somewhat tropical storm system off the coast of Southern Texas will fuel needed rainfall in a stretch of the Southeastern U.S. this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)