USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides some of the particulars for the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report for the period ending September 27th.

Existing drought conditions continue at important times for crops and livestock this fall. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at drought coverage for some of the nation's commodities for the period ending September 27th.

When you see the numbers in USDA's latest report on hog numbers, the conclusion you come to is very clear. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam, with some of the key numbers in Thursday's USDA Hogs and Pigs report.