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The amount of U.S. topsoil short of moisture continues to increase. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Weather watchers are keeping an eye on a couple of storm systems this week. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about a West Coast storm system this week.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about the good weather that has blessed the harvesting activities for most crops.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather forecast for November 21st through the 27th.

U.S. wheat price prospects are continuing to fall. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Corn price prospects are down as growers harvest a record large crop, larger than many had expected. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

With Congressional ag committee leadership announcing an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, this becomes the latest in a series of recent farm policy legislation that took longer than expected to complete. (Rod Bain and University of Illinois Professor Johnathan Coppess)

The prospects for a huge U.S. rice crop are not pushing prices down by nearly as much as you might expect. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

A USDA grant to bring better dental care to rural areas. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)