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Several crop and commodity growing areas report a month over month decrease in drought coverage per the last U.S. Drought Monitor for July 2024. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The last U.S. Drought Monitor for July 2024 shows not much condition change nationwide, but a wide range of drought coverage by region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over regional differences, even differences within regions, in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states where D3 to D4 drought coverage increased in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor.

One expert says one of the best ways to help your brain is to move your body. (Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson with Kansas State University)

Corn and soybean markets are reacting to lower-than-expected planted acres numbers in USDA's Acreage report. (Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, with an overview of the acreage numbers for soybeans.

The White House is highlighting the growing threat posed by wildfires. (Stephanie Ho and President Biden)

President Biden is announcing plans to strengthen the U.S. firefighting effort by improving financial incentives for firefighters. (Stephanie Ho and President Biden)

The U.S. government has many technological capabilities that can be used to help in the fight against wildfires. (Stephanie Ho and President Biden)