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What does the latest state-level look at winter wheat crops indicate about condition? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Despite record setting drought nationwide, there are places where things have improved. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, covers the latest U.S. Drought Monitor numbers for the period ending January 31st.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, provides a look at commodity growing areas covered in drought for the period ending January 31.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at some of the notable state drought coverages in the extreme and exceptional drought range for the period ending January 31st.

Dairy cow numbers are higher than a year ago, but just barely. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

Punxsutawney Phil's weather forecast differs from what most human forecasters are predicting. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

One expert says don't take USDA's new trade forecast for the upcoming fiscal year too seriously. There are too many unknowns. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

New USDA loans and grants are being used to rescue old and inadequate water and sewer systems in West Virginia. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The latest national topsoil moisture condition report shows no changes in categories, despite some significant changes on state and regional levels. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)