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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey presents the latest topsoil moisture short to very short conditions for various states for the period ending August 9.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers very poor to poor state pasture and rangeland condition ratings as of August 9.

How do parts of the nation reflect pasture and rangeland conditions per USDA latest report for these measurements? (Rod Bain and meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The Tillage Disturbance Index for Soil Carbon (T-DISC) web tool allows users to generate a metric of soil disturbance directly from their browser. T-DISC is also available as an Excel tool here. T-DISC allows consistent determination of the intensity of tillage operations as an input for the USDA...

The USDA Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) web tool allows users to determine the carbon intensity scores for biofuel feedstocks directly from their browser. USDA FD-CIC is also available as an Excel tool here . USDA FD-CIC Web Tool User Guide (updated 9/4/2026)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation for most of the country is expected during the period of August 18 - 24.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation for most of the country is expected during the period of August 18 - 24.

Potential tropical storms are expected to develop both in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean Basins this week - a change from what has been so far a quiet year for tropical systems and hurricanes. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Where you are in the Great Plains this week determines if rain relief or continued extreme heat is part of your weather forecast. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Agriculture Department meteorologist Brad Rippey says storm systems traveling along the Midwest this week have potential to become active weather patterns with thunderstorms and high winds.