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Trees and green spaces may do more for us than just helping clean the air we breathe and the water we drink. (Gary Crawford and Michelle Kondo, U.S. Forest Service social scientist)

An early July derecho event starting in South Dakota has growers concerned about the condition of spring planted crops. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Forty percent or more of the nation remains in drought for a record setting period, with that streak expected to continue for the foreseeable future. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A recent increase in drought coverage in growing areas of spring planted crops is raising concerns. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at month-over-month regional changes in drought coverage, per the U.S. Drought Monitor for the week ending July Fifth.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, covers the extend of hay and livestock covered in drought nationwide for the week ending July 5th.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor highlights some oddities within categories that had little impact on the overall drought coverage across the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA's next assessment of Ukraine's crop and trade situation is in the works. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA's latest Pasture and Rangeland and Topsoil Moisture Condition Reports reflect deteriorating conditions, but not the needed moisture that has fallen this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes improvements in pasture and rangeland conditions across several states in the northern tier of the country.