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The latest U.S. Drought Monitor indicated year-over-year decreases in the amount of drought coverage area for major crops and commodities. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The first U.S. Drought Monitor for April indicates the trend of shrinking drought coverage continuing across the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses recent reductions in the two highest categories of drought, per the U.S. Drought Monitor ending April 2nd.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at changes in the drought coverage map for corn and soybean growing areas over past six months.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at drought coverage for various crops per the April 2nd U.S. Drought Monitor.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at drought coverage for hay and cattle production areas per the April 2nd U.S. Drought Monitor.

The La Nina weather pattern is delaying the arrival of rains in the southwestern United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The holidays can be a very stressful time, but there are ways to reduce that stress level. Gary Crawford talks with an expert on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral health specialist.

The threat of wildfires remains in the western United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Stress can make a mess out of the holidays and one expert says most of that stress is self-induced. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral specialist.