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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the states where extreme to exceptional drought coverage is noted for the U.S. Drought Monitor period ending July 4th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at cotton, hay and cattle producing areas in drought for the period ending July 4.

How much has drought coverage grown in major corn and bean growing areas of the country over the past month? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the month-over-month changes in the U.S. Drought Monitor and their net effect on total domestic drought coverage over the past five weeks.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the dramatic changes in drought coverage in the Midwest over the past two months.

Several offsetting regional changes within the latest U.S. Drought Monitor led to a significant month-over-month increase. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about the benefits of extended precipitation expected to fall this week in areas of the Corn Belt for both corn and soybean crops.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes distinct temperature and precipitation patterns by region for the period of July 12 - 18.

How is lingering above normal heat in two regions of the country impacting crops, pastures and rangeland? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the highlights from the latest USDA topsoil moisture condition report for the period ending July 2.