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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.

The USDA is investing 272 million dollars for 114 community projects to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater systems. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, on a call with reporters, announcing new rural water loans and grants.

Matt Holmes, CEO of National Rural Water Association, saying that USDA rural water programs help rural communities with many issues.

Nathan Ohle, CEO of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, telling reporters he's happy that USDA's rural water loan and grant programs are targeting communities with the greatest need.