Several key Central and Southern Plain states this past month report concerns about poor condition of their winter wheat crops. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Drought coverage in areas of the Central and Southern Plains persists despite modest improvements over the past month. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

An over two-year drought coverage record has finally come to an end as revealed in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the areas of the country where drought conditions still persist.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the national drought coverage percentage and other notable numbers from the U.S. Drought Monitor for the period ending February 28.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at drought coverage area for crops and livestock for the period ending February 28th.

New consumer polls are showing increasing concerns about rising food prices. (Gary Crawford and Andy Harig with the Food Industry Association)

Andy Harig with the Food Industry Association giving more results from a recent poll of food shoppers.