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Rainfall from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Coast is expected to be a constant for the remainder of this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes potential increase in wildfire activity in the West this week perhaps adding to current complexes such as California's Madre Fire.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation nearly nationwide continues as the predominant weather pattern for the week of July 15 - 21.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses areas where excessive precipitation could be a possibility through this week.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins goes over aspects of USDA's National Farm Security Action Plan announced Tuesday.

The US Foreign Owned Agricultural Lands interactive map provides a visual overview of foreign-owned agricultural lands in the United States, based on data from the USDA’s AFIDA (Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act) program. View Interactive Map

Month over month changes in the U.S. Drought Monitor reveal most crop areas within reduced drought coverage. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Considered one of the prestigious honors bestowed to federal employees for service to the public, the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals were presented to two USDA researchers whose innovations improve detections and prevention of contaminants that could lead to foodborne illness. Rod Bain...

The first July U.S. Drought Monitor of 2025 indicates a slight increase in drought coverage from the previous month, but a closer look by region shows drought declines in several areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The head of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service believes data serves as a key part of better communication with the public on the benefits from voluntary farmer-led conservation practices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt