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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at drought coverage of some of the nation's crops and livestock as of August 3rd.

More crops and commodities in the northern stretches of the Plains, Rockies and Pacific Northwest are covered by drought compared to one month ago. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes some of the areas in the contiguous forty-eight states experiencing worsening drought conditions over the past month.

How much of your 2020 income do you think went to buy food? The answer may surprise you. (Gary Crawford and Eliana Zeballos)

USDA's National institute of Food and Agriculture offers a variety of grant programs to expand research, teaching and extension within Historically Black Colleges and Universities. (Rod Bain and NIFA Administrator Carrie Castille)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture Administrator Carrie Castille offers examples from among fifty-eight projects at Historically Black Colleges and Universities--projects recently awarded NIFA Capacity Building Grants.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture Administrator Carrie Castille explains the recent awarding and purpose of capacity building grants focused on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Topsoil moisture shortage numbers continue to rise, week over week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, points to where in the country dryness is severe.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, points to which states in the country have high topsoil moisture surpluses -- and some of them may surprise you.