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The total amount of the nation covered in drought rose almost two percent in July. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor reveals a wide range of coverage of commodities in drought. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about a current streak of consecutive weeks of forty percent or more of the nation in drought.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses the wide range of drought coverage deterioration and improvements over the month of July.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses current drought coverage of spring wheat, hay and cattle as of August 2nd.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses drought coverage currently over Southern crops such as cotton, rice and sorghum.

The latest USDA Agricultural Prices Index indicates producers during December received lower prices in total for commodities. (Rod Bain)

The Ag Secretary-designate says he wants to minimize disruptions in the food and ag industry. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)

The man who would be head of USDA says he supports more investment in scientific research. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)

Land grant universities are well-placed to help America meet future challenges.(Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)