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An early July derecho event starting in South Dakota has growers concerned about the condition of spring planted crops. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Forty percent or more of the nation remains in drought for a record setting period, with that streak expected to continue for the foreseeable future. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A recent increase in drought coverage in growing areas of spring planted crops is raising concerns. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at month-over-month regional changes in drought coverage, per the U.S. Drought Monitor for the week ending July Fifth.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, covers the extend of hay and livestock covered in drought nationwide for the week ending July 5th.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor highlights some oddities within categories that had little impact on the overall drought coverage across the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA's next assessment of Ukraine's crop and trade situation is in the works. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The role our nation’s dams play in everything from irrigation, power generation, and recreation is important. Yet with several of these structures aging, work is underway to repair and restore dams while educating those living around these facilities about dam safety awareness. Rod Bain talks with...

*-STATIONS : Dam Safety Awareness Day is Tuesday, May 31st. -* Understanding the importance of safety awareness in areas where dams are located grows more important as more of these structures become surrounded by suburban and urban areas. (Rod Bain and Jose Hernandez of the Natural Resources...

A little known organization is working behind the scenes to guard the world's food supply and prevent sickness and death. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Mary Frances Lowe, U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius Codex Manager.