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The Agriculture Secretary Wednesday told lawmakers an announcement is forthcoming on USDA's latest steps in keeping New World Screwworm, and its impacts to cattle, out of our country. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

The Agriculture Secretary Wednesday told lawmakers about recent visits to ag export markets, including an early June visit to Italy. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

A U.S. led ag trade mission in the South American nation of Peru is hopes to build export opportunities in a nation with a growing middle class. (Rod Bain. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley. Maryland Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks.)

While some regions report notable very poor to poor pasture and rangeland conditions in the latest USDA report, conditions are favorable for most of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Toby Bloom of the U.S. Forest Service discusses some of the events taking place during National Get Outdoors Day June 14th, and where details on activities are available.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at record high temperatures in various Pacific Northwest communities during a current heat wave in the region.

A stalled cold front is expected to bring cooler temperatures in a stretch along part of the nation’s Northern tier. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Western areas experiencing extreme heat events face a growing threat of wildfire in coming days and throughout the summer. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures for most of the country and a dividing line between below and above normal precipitation is expected for the period of June 17 – 23.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the potential impacts created by a series of extreme heat events in the West, including one currently happening in the region.