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A month over month decrease in drought area covering most crops and commodities is noted in July’s first U.S. Drought Monitor. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Toby Bloom of the U.S. Forest Service presents ways you can prevent wildfires when visiting your national forest or campground.

The first July U.S. Drought Monitor records increasing drought nationally, yet except for one area, most regions report shrinking drought coverage. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides U.S. Drought Monitor numbers for winter wheat, hay, and cattle in drought coverage for the period ending July 1.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over states with significant extreme to exceptional drought coverage for the period ending July 1.

Keep in mind various items you should bring and information you will need to know prior to visiting a national forest, park, or grassland this Independence Day weekend or any time. (Rod Bain and Toby Bloom of the U.S. Forest Service)

Checking in with local Forest Service ranger districts or visiting their websites will prepare you with what you need to know before visiting during the Independence Day weekend or any time of year. (Rod Bain and Toby Bloom of the U.S. Forest Service)

Topsoil moisture conditions remained consistent nationwide from the previous week per USDA's latest Topsoil Moisture Condition Report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What is the word about meat supplies and what is available to put on the grill for that Independence Day holiday cookout? (Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over topsoil moisture surplus condition ratings in states within the Midwest.