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The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows a significant reduction in drought coverage over the month of August and start of September. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What are some of the notable changes from last month in the farm commodities covered in drought? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses where precipitation fell during August that contributed to a significant reduction in U.S. drought coverage.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses the latest winter wheat production areas in drought coverage for the period ending September 6.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, goes over the latest statistics for hay and cattle production areas covered in drought for the period ending September 6.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, explains recent improvements in drought coverage in the Lone Star State as a representation of nationwide drought coverage improvements over the past month.

This year poses a huge challenge to analysts trying to forecast demand and prices for U.S. crops. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) Broadcasters--USDA will release its new forecasts for U.S. crop production and demand Monday, September 12th at noon EDT.

Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, saying that this year's uncertain direction of the global economy is making it unusually difficult to forecast crop demand and prices, especially for cotton. Broadcasters--USDA will release its new forecasts for U.S. crop production and demand Monday...

Regional and local food systems will get a major boost from investments just announced by USDA. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talking about a few of the things USDSA has been doing to support local and regional food systems.