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Nation's Topsoil Moisture Picture Shows Decline

00:00:58.775   2021-04-28   
The nation's overall topsoil moisture picture shows dryness is increasing. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Details of States with Topsoil Moisture Shortages

00:00:55.666   2021-04-28   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says there are many states with high topsoil moisture shortage ratings.

Actuality: A Handful of States are Showing Topsoil Moisture Surpluses

00:00:20.819   2021-04-28   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says there are some states that are showing relatively high topsoil moisture surpluses.

The Productivity and Profitability of Precision Ag

00:01:00.186   2021-04-28   
Research continues into the various ways precision agriculture and its technologies continue to boost crop yields and improve profits for growers. (Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher Roberto Mosheim)

Actuality: USDA Studying Precision Ag. Using Ag. Resources Management Data

00:01:00.003   2021-04-28   
USDA research economist Robert Mosheim explains studies on precision agricultural practices and profitability underway using data from the Agricultural Resources Management Survey (ARMS).