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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the latest U.S. drought coverage numbers for Southern planted crops such as cotton, peanuts, and rice.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over states reporting some form of extreme or exceptional (D3 - D4) drought coverage for the period ending June 3.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at drought coverage numbers for the nation's corn and soybean acres as of June 3rd.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers states facing significant very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending June 1.

How does our country's pasture and rangeland conditions look to start June, per USDA's latest report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorlogist Brad Rippey)

USDA’s latest look at the nation’s topsoil moisture condition appears similar to conditions from the prior week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at areas and states reporting notable topsoil moisture surpluses for the period ending June First.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation is expected for much of the country for the period of June 10 - 16.

A second heat wave in the Western U.S. is expected to reach temperatures higher than a previous heat event this past week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how drifting smoke from current Canadian wildfires is impacting our country, including its merging with an active weather system later this week.