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Parts of the West and Southern Plains should see some benefit from precipitation set to fall in the region later this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
There is still time in parts of the country to experience freeze events this season, such as those expected in parts of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Parts of the Sunshine State - parched from two months of drought - are receiving needed and beneficial moisture this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA's initial Crop Progress report this year shows a dramatic decline in winter wheat crop condition over the winter months. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
With crop planting getting started primarily in the South, what is the progress measured for our nation's crops for this season? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)