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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)

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

What are the reflections of national topsoil moisture numbers within USDA report to conclude the month of August? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes several states across the country report significant topsoil moisture shortage for the period ending August 31.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at expanding Western drought over the past month, and its contributions to longer term drought issues for the region.