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How does the national winter wheat crop look? "We see some of the lowest rated wheat across the central and southern plains in Colorado and Texas," noted USDA Meteorologist, Brad Rippey. "Both at 29% very poor to poor. Meanwhile we have somewhat better conditions as you move in to Kansas and Oklahoma ...

When taking a look at the latest picture of pasture and rangeland conditions nationwide, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey said fields continue to dry out. "Conditions across the country relatively steady as we head toward the end of the season ...

The USDA is seeking public comments on recommended improvements to the Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Crop Insurance Program. USDA’s Risk Management Agency contracted for an independent evaluation of the program to determine its effectiveness as a risk management tool for livestock producers. ...

According to the latest USDA numbers, pasture and rangeland conditions continue to slide downward. "Current numbers showing 56% of US pastures and rangeland rated in very poor to poor condition," noted USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey ...

According to the USDA, Pasture and Rangeland continue to decline nationwide. Meteorologist, Brad Rippey, said they've reported the lowest pasture and rangeland conditions nationally since the 2012 drought. With 36% of the nation's pastures and rangelands in good to excellent condition, a 5 point week over week drop ...

As we get ready to say goodbye to the month of June, pasture and rangeland conditions across the country look good. "Just 43% of the nation's pastures and rangelands in good to excellent condition," said USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey ...

It really should come as no surprise we saw some net drying nationwide when it comes to pasture conditions. Taking a look at the latest numbers, 49% of the pasture and rangeland nationwide is rated good to excellent, that's down two points in the past week ...

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applauded the introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral PASTURE Act of 2020. PASTURE stands for Pandemic Authority Suitable To Utilize Easements. The Bill was introduced in the House by Kansas Republican Roger Marshall and Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig. Comp ...

With the pace of cattle slaughter slower than normal and an estimated 3% more cattle outside feed lots than a year ago pasture conditions will likely be a factor in the timing of when cattle do to feedlots. So how are pastures faring across the country ...

How do the pasture lands across the U.S. look at this stage of the season?  USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says all of the moisture has been good. “Given the wide spread distribution of moisture this spring, no surprise that range land and pastures across the country are in general in very good shape heading in to June.” He sa...