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Several crop and commodity growing areas report a month over month decrease in drought coverage per the last U.S. Drought Monitor for July 2024. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The last U.S. Drought Monitor for July 2024 shows not much condition change nationwide, but a wide range of drought coverage by region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over regional differences, even differences within regions, in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states where D3 to D4 drought coverage increased in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor.

One expert says one of the best ways to help your brain is to move your body. (Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson with Kansas State University)

The Agriculture Secretary weighed in on nourishment's role in healthy outcomes as part of a panel during the Department of Health and Human Services' "Food is Medicine" summit. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides his views on the subject of "Food is Medicine" during a Health and Human Services Department summit of the same name.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses how research and education on the benefits of nutrition is vital to improve better health outcomes.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how incentives and more supply through diverse markets can improve nutrition and health during a recent Health and Human Services summit.

Increased precipitation in several reporting states was reflected in USDA's latest look at topsoil moisture ratings. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)