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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.

As dairy growers continue their recovery from economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Department is announcing a series of programs to assist while building future resiliency in dairy markets. Rod Bain looks at these offerings and how they can benefit the dairy industry in this...

Two USDA pilot crop insurance programs have been updated, including a revised closing sales date for policies. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Keeping a closer eye on the disease situation of animals may help give early warning about possible human health threats. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Mike Watson with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy discusses how input from policy holders led to updates with both the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage, and the Apiculture, Pilot Insurance Programs.