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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at several regions of the country reporting significant very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings within their states.

For the most part, the country reports continued deterioration in pastures and rangelands, per the latest USDA pasture and rangeland report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses regions and states reporting notable deterioration in pasture and rangeland conditions for the period ending September 1.

President Joe Biden in Wisconsin Thursday announcing new investments in rural clean energy projects.

The latest edition of USDA’s Household Food Security in the U.S. report indicates a rise in food insecurity in total in our nation’s households. (Rod Bain and Matthew Rabbitt of the Economic Research Service)

USDA economic researcher Matthew Rabbitt discusses the purpose and construction of the annual Household Food Security in the U.S. study, including the 2023 report released this week.

USDA research economist Matthew Rabbitt discusses the definition of very low food security within the annual Household Food Security in the U.S. study, and how that is reflected in 2023.

USDA research economist Matthew Rabbitt discusses the correlation of nationwide household food security and use of federal nutrition programs and benefits, per the latest "Household Food Security in the U.S." report.

Matthew Rabbitt of the Economic Research Service discusses some of the regional and demographic details from within USDA's Household Food Security in the U.S. report covering 2023.

Continuing extreme heat and dryness in the Western U.S. continues to be reflected in both record setting high temperatures and wildfires in the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)