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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the divergence weather conditions and how it is impacting corn crop emergence in different parts of the country.

Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam explains details about crop acreage reports including needed information and documentation.

Crop growers have an important date coming up to report this year’s crop acreage – an important component for participation in various USDA programs. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam talks about exceptions for crop acreage reporting dates.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses month-over-month improvements in drought coverage for the country's spring and winter wheat crops.

Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam goes over forms livestock producers need at their local FSA office to participate in Emergency Livestock Relief Program payment for qualifying drought or wildfire related losses.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the notable numbers and trends in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor as they reflect shrinking drought coverage nationwide.

Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam goes over eligibility requirements for livestock producers suffering losses from qualifying drought or wildfire events, as part of the Emergency Livestock Relief Program.

Payments have been sent or are being sent to livestock producers eligible for qualifying drought or wildfire losses under USDA’s Emergency Livestock Relief Program. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam)

The first U.S. Drought Monitor in June shows shrinking drought coverage both from one month ago, and at the lowest levels since last fall. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)