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Where might topsoil moisture shortages be found in the U.S. per the Agriculture Department’s first Topsoil Moisture report for this year? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states reporting notable topsoil moisture very-short to short condition ratings for the period ending March 31st.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers some states reflecting topsoil moisture surplus for the period ending March 31st.

USDA has announced record funding for a popular conservation program. (Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie)

Under Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie explaining the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

Under Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie talking about the regional approach to conservation.

Two storm systems are making their presence felt in various ways as they impact the nation this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers the final days of a cross-country active weather system, and the start of a second system entering the West later this week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses effects caused by active weather in parts of the country early this week, and what may occur going into the weekend.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation are expected for much of the nation for the period of April 9 - 15.