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Checking in with local Forest Service ranger districts or visiting their websites will prepare you with what you need to know before visiting during the Independence Day weekend or any time of year. (Rod Bain and Toby Bloom of the U.S. Forest Service)

Topsoil moisture conditions remained consistent nationwide from the previous week per USDA's latest Topsoil Moisture Condition Report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What is the word about meat supplies and what is available to put on the grill for that Independence Day holiday cookout? (Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over topsoil moisture surplus condition ratings in states within the Midwest.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the latest USDA Pasture and Rangeland Condition Report - this edition for the period ending June 29th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with significant very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending June 29th.

USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell explains an advertising method used by groceries and retailers to bring customers in, with emphasis on products at the meat counter.

Retailers are using feature sales and specials to encourage sales of beef and other meat proteins as the featured item at your Fourth of July cookout. (Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell)

Although down year over year, forecasted maple syrup production from USDA appears to be not just plentiful. (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says increased high temperatures and dry thunderstorms in parts of the West are expected to elevate the threat of wildfires in the region.