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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)

* - STATIONS: Please do not air this story after 9 AM EDT Saturday - * Storm surge and related safety concerns for the Carolinas and areas inland in the path of Hurricane Ian continue to rise. (Rod Bain and National Weather Service Director Ken Graham)

Federal and state emergency personnel and others are in the middle of recovery operations in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. (Rod Bain and Federal Emergency Management Administration Associate Administrator Anne Bink)

Wheat prices rise after surprising USDA crop forecast. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)