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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses areas of the country that saw increases in D3 to D4 categories – extreme and exceptional drought – during the period ending August First.

The latest numbers from the U.S. Drought Monitor indicate a shrinking of drought coverage in corn and soybean growing areas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at parts of the country where drought coverage increased during the five week period ending on August First.

One expert says one of the best ways to help your brain is to move your body. (Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson, Ohio State University)

USDA reports a worsening of overall pasture and rangeland conditions nationwide in the latest report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

It appears some parts of the Southwest and Florida made the temperature record books for the month of July. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Recent heat in parts of the nation had impacts on topsoil moisture conditions but to what degree? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A groundbreaking ceremony for a new plant research facility features partnership between USDA and land grant university scientists – a partnership well over nine decades old. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

A new USDA report on U.S. honeybee colonies shows continued high losses of those colonies. (Gary Crawford and Chris Hiatt, with the American Honey Producers Association)