The latest U.S. Drought Monitor reveals not only contracting drought coverage across the country but shrinking coverage levels not seen in years. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at locales across the country where drought development is currently occurring or has potential to do so.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes shrinking U.S. drought coverage and lower D3 and D4 drought coverage numbers similar to those this same time in 2020.

Several states are experiencing lower drought coverage in recent months, per the end of April U.S. Drought Monitor. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The late April activity of tornadoes in a stretch of the nation's mid-section continues with storms reported to start May. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the peak of the annual U.S. active weather season, and the increase in tornadic activity in late April this year.

What is among the latest news regarding efforts to clean up debris from a March bridge collapse and resume shipments in and out of the Port of Baltimore? (Rod Bain and U.S. Trade Representative’s Office Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip)

U.S. Trade Representative’s Office Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip talking about efforts to open up the Port of Baltimore.

A Department of Energy report is projecting major growth of the U.S. bio-based economy which could raise farmers' revenues. (Gary Crawford and Jeff Marootian with the Department of Energy)

Scientists are trying to find the best ways to mix solar panels and working farms. (Gary Crawford and Jeff Marootian with the Department of Energy)