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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)

The latest USDA Agricultural Prices Report reflects producers as a whole receiving more for their commodities in June. (Rod Bain)

USDA's Risk Management Agency announced funding for projects emphasizing risk management education and training, with emphasis on underserved populations. (Rod Bain and RMA Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy discusses past and present efforts of his agency to support risk management education and training.

Homeowners in homes financed through USDA now have more time to work things out before they can be evicted. (Gary Crawford and President Joe Biden)

Several people nominated for positions as Agriculture Department Under Secretaries are currently in various stages of the confirmation process. (Rod Bain. Former U.S. Representative Xochitl Torres Small. USDA Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Climate Advisor Robert Bonnie.)