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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses expanding dry conditions across the country in August and the potential of increased drought in the autumn months.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at increases in drought in both cotton and sorghum growing areas during the month of August.

Projects in Nevada and Kentucky are the latest to receive funding under USDA’s Powering Affordable Clean Energy program. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers hay and cattle production areas in drought and month-over-month changes in drought coverage for those commodities.

Significant increases in U.S. Drought Monitor coverage nationally and by category were noted over the month of August. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses hot, dry conditions in the Western U.S. this Labor Day weekend and the potential of wildfire activity starting as a result.

How has drought grown in the Midwest over the month of August, and what does that mean for that region’s corn and soybean crops? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at drought coverage changes month-over-month as they apply by regions.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at water storage levels for the eleven states within the Western U.S. coming off the spring and summer irrigation season.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at water storage on the Colorado and Rio Grande Rivers - both at below normal levels.