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Small Increase Nationally in Drought Coverage During July

00:01:00.133   2022-08-04   
The total amount of the nation covered in drought rose almost two percent in July. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Variety of Drought Coverage over Various Commodities

00:00:59.454   2022-08-04   
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor reveals a wide range of coverage of commodities in drought. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: Record Drought Coverage Streak Continues

00:00:59.715   2022-08-04   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about a current streak of consecutive weeks of forty percent or more of the nation in drought.

Actuality: Extremes in July Drought Monitor Coverage

00:00:59.663   2022-08-04   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses the wide range of drought coverage deterioration and improvements over the month of July.

Actuality: Commodities in Drought

00:01:00.160   2022-08-04   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses current drought coverage of spring wheat, hay and cattle as of August 2nd.

Actuality: Southern Crops Covered in Drought

00:00:59.167   2022-08-04   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses drought coverage currently over Southern crops such as cotton, rice and sorghum.