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How did the final U.S. Drought Monitor for January compare in overall drought coverage from the start of the month? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses parts of the country with significant D3 and D4 drought coverage for the period ending January 28.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at varying drought coverage by region for the period ending January 28 - resulting in minimal change in the U.S. Drought Monitor from the previous month.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over the latest drought coverage map for crops and commodities in drought for the period ending January 28.

A USDA meteorologist offers his best guess what a famous mammal prognosticator might reveal this Sunday about the start time of Spring for this year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the history of February Second forecasts from the famous groundhog and Spring forecast trends of recent years.

Most farm commodities showed price strength during November. (Gary Crawford)

It's turning dry in growing areas of central Argentina. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

One weather related event stands out for its longevity and wide-range damage as the most impactful for agriculture nationwide in 2021. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about an August hurricane that had significant impacts through the eastern half of the country, its agriculture and its supply chain.