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The first U.S. Drought Monitor for April indicates the trend of shrinking drought coverage continuing across the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses recent reductions in the two highest categories of drought, per the U.S. Drought Monitor ending April 2nd.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at changes in the drought coverage map for corn and soybean growing areas over past six months.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at drought coverage for various crops per the April 2nd U.S. Drought Monitor.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at drought coverage for hay and cattle production areas per the April 2nd U.S. Drought Monitor.

Where might topsoil moisture shortages be found in the U.S. per the Agriculture Department’s first Topsoil Moisture report for this year? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states reporting notable topsoil moisture very-short to short condition ratings for the period ending March 31st.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers some states reflecting topsoil moisture surplus for the period ending March 31st.

USDA has announced record funding for a popular conservation program. (Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie)

Under Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie explaining the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.