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While overall U.S. drought coverage in July showed minimal change, significant modifications occurred regionally month over month. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at parts of the country where drought coverage increased during the five week period ending on August First.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses areas of the country that saw increases in D3 to D4 categories – extreme and exceptional drought – during the period ending August First.

The latest numbers from the U.S. Drought Monitor indicate a shrinking of drought coverage in corn and soybean growing areas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the latest coverage of drought over some summer crops for the period ending August First.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers drought coverage of hay and cattle areas for the period ending August First.

The latest USDA Agricultural Prices Report reflects notable month-over-month increases in what most producers received pricewise for their crops and livestock commodities. (Rod Bain)

Have higher commodity prices dampened global demand for U.S. agricultural products? (Gary Crawford and Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist)

USDA's Wildlife Services has received a presidential award on efforts to protect migratory birds. (Stephanie Ho and Brian Washburn, USDA Wildlife Services research biologist)

USDA is recognized for activities aimed at protecting humans and migratory birds at the same time. (Stephanie Ho and Brian Washburn, USDA Wildlife Services research biologist)