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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)

Corn markets reacted to USDA reports on planted acreage an stocks. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief economist Seth Meyer says corn growers are storing a large percentage of their corn on the farm, up37% from last year.

Soybean markets reacted so USDA's soybean acreage and stocks data. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief economist Seth Meyer talks about the 29% increase in Durum wheat acreage.

Flooding continues along parts of the Midwest after a heavy rain event, bringing impacts to crops and expected downstream floods. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)