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USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell covers the findings from the June Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report.

Producers in local Farm Service Agency areas have until August First to submit nominations for positions on their local FSA County Committees. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Bill Beam)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with appreciable topsoil moisture surplus conditions for the period ending June 22nd.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states on both ends of the U.S. pasture and rangeland condition ratings for the period concluding June 22nd.

The opportunity for eligible mushroom producers to provide information on their operations this past growing season is now available, through USDA’s annual mushroom survey. (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes several states in the West reporting significant topsoil moisture very short to short condition ratings for the period ending June 22nd.

Rural Development’s Ingrid Ripley explains the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program and how partnership with private lenders offers home ownership opportunities in rural America.

While most of the country has experienced extreme heat in recent days, pasture and rangeland conditions nationally remain decent, despite concerns in some regions such as the West. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA's latest look at topsoil moisture conditions reflects previous rains in areas more than impacts from a current heat wave. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service offers background and details of the upcoming survey focused on U.S. mushroom growers and trends in their industry.