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Corn and soybean growing areas in the U.S. are perhaps one of the few crop locales not seeing significant drought cover to start May. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over those parts of the U.S. reporting high D3 - D4 (extreme to exceptional drought numbers) for the period ending May 5.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes areas of the country with minimal drought coverage for the period ending May 5.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reviews the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report for the period ending May 5.

A rare occurrence within the U.S. Drought Monitor reflects a prolonged period of over three-fifths of the country in drought coverage. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA researcher Randy Baldwin explains some of several desired genetic traits in dairy cattle that can be enhanced through breeding by genomic selection and prediction methods.

USDA researcher Randy Baldwin explains how improvements in breeding dairy cattle through genetics results in a faster confirmation of desired traits in both dairy bulls and heifers.

Three USDA dairy cattle geneticists are honored with Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (Sammies) - a premiere recognition for federal civil service. (Rod Bain. Randy Baldwin and Curt Van Tassel of the Agricultural Research Service)

Agricultural Marketing Service Deputy Administrator Tricia Kovacs discusses a USDA specialty crop program focused multi-state research, plant protection, and promotion efforts.

Application is now underway for grants under USDA's Specialty Crop Multi-State Program - designed to address various concerns and efforts with the specialty crop industry. (Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Deputy Administrator Tricia Kovacs)