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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the rapid expansion of drought in cotton growing areas during the month of August.

The last few months of the year are among the busiest for Christmas tree growers as they prepare their merchandise for the upcoming holiday season. (Rod Bain and John Tillman)

The condition of this year’s corn and soybean crops offer an illustration of how the timing of drought during the growing season makes a difference in crop success. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses hay and cattle producing areas in drought per the U.S. Drought Monitor for the period ending September 2nd.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about drought coverage over the past few months and its impacts on both the nation's winter and spring wheat growing areas.

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The latest U.S Drought Monitor shows the hot month of August contributing to growing drought coverage across the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about some of the locations in the country that saw significant month over month drought expansion in the month of August.

Even with summer ending, there are still some areas reporting favorable pasture and rangeland conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)