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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the dramatic increases within some of the categories of the U.S. Drought Monitor for the period ending July 2.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at D3 and D4 drought coverage across the country for period ending July 2.

What changes, if any, were found in the latest USDA domestic pasture and rangeland conditions report? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states and regions recording topsoil moisture shortage for the period ending June 30.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of states reporting notable good to excellent pasture and rangeland conditions ratings for the period ending June 30.

A Look at the price of chicken for that cookout. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

There is one critical food safety step that many outdoor grillers either forget or ignore. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can...

What does this month point to from a weather perspective for one of the nation’s key agricultural areas at a critical month in crop development? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Remnants of a recent heat wave remain in several areas of the West, with above normal high temperatures expected this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the forecast for multiple inches of rain in Midwest growing areas during this week.