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Topsoil continued to dry out in various parts of the nation, including states with topsoil moisture surplus. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

How did USDA’s recent Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook indicate trends associated with pistachio production for this growing season? (Rod Bain and economist Catharine Weber)

Among USDA's Farm Service Agency loan programs are offerings that could assist producers with recovery in the event of a disaster. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Bill Beam)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides additional insight into a series of storms this week bringing needed rain to places like the Plains experiencing dry conditions for crops and pastures.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes some of the positive impacts to crops receiving rains this week from a series of active storm systems.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at active weather expected this week in areas of the Plains and Ohio Valley, including possible tornadoes.

A series of storms this week bode well to improve crops and pastures in a stretch east from the Rocky Mountains. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation is expected for much of the nation during the period of April 29 - May 5.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey say blooming fruit trees in the interior Pacific Northwest could face damage from a potential freeze event this week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about planting and emergence progress of our country’s Spring wheat and barley crops for the period ending April 20.