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The last July USDA Pasture and Rangeland Condition Ratings Report of this year reflects mostly green areas from the Plains to the Atlantic Seaboard. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reveals expanding topsoil moisture very short to short ratings in parts of the West for the period ending July 27th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states and regions with notable topsoil moisture surplus for the period ending July 27th.

One regional exception is noted in a USDA topsoil moisture condition report showing mostly favorable conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation is expected through much of the nation during the period of August 5 – 11.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at areas of the West where extreme dryness adds to potential wildfire and crop impacts.

Very limited areas of the West experienced moisture these past few weeks of summer, increasing dryness as well as potential crop and wildfire impacts. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says areas of the Southeastern U.S. this week could see beneficial rainfall to help alleviate extreme heat impacts.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says crop growing areas in the Midwest and Great Plains for the most part have avoided stress from extreme heat and humidity.

What areas of the U.S. have been most affected from an agricultural perspective so far from extreme heat and humidity this summer? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)