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The annual summertime dry-out of topsoil moisture continues although some pockets of wetness remain throughout the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers some of the notable states reporting very short to short topsoil moisture conditions for the period ending July 28.

Most of the adjustments in the USDA Pasture and Rangeland Condition Report for this week appear in state ratings versus the national conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Rural electric co-ops can utilize USDA Rural Development funding programs to improve service to their customers, and upgrade energy efficiencies within their own business facilities (Rod Bain and Jesse Singerhouse of Dunn Electric)

Food safety officials have just announced a plan designed to reduce Salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products. (Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture Dr. Emilio Esteban)

USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture Dr. Emilio Esteban) says USDA's proposed anti-Salmonella plan for poultry offers several layers of food safety protection.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation is expected for most of the country during the period of August 6 - 12.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at tropical activity currently forming in the Atlantic Basin and its potential to arrive in the Southeastern U.S. as a tropical system.

Significant rain fall over the course of the week should provide benefits to some parts of the country, especially areas where extreme heat is also expected. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Triple digit temperatures in parts of the Plains are expected to move this week to encompass other areas of the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)