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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about states with notable very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending July 14th.

Despite being slightly cooler than earlier in the month, much of the Western U.S. remains under extreme heat, which is expected to build into the weekend. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses current wildfires in the West, and how weather conditions could elevate wildfire activity in coming days.

A stretch of the country from the Plains to the Midwest have noted active weather in recent days including high winds and significantly sized hail. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Recent cool weather in the Midwest has proved beneficial to growing crops, but what will a developing cold front offer for the remainder of the week? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers high wind events over parts of the Plains and Midwest over the past few days.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at where rainfall could take place, and in what amounts, as a cold front strengthens and pushes its way into the Central U.S..

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says mixed temperatures across the country will contrast with near to above precipitation mostly nationwide for the period of July 23 - 29.

This summer is the inauguration of a new program designed to help parents make sure their chlldren get the nutrition they need when school is not in session. (Gary Crawford and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

Wheat prices continue under downward pressure. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)