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Less Drought Coverage in Crop and Commodity Areas

00:00:59.715   2024-04-04   
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor indicated year-over-year decreases in the amount of drought coverage area for major crops and commodities. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Drought Coverage Map Lessens over March

00:00:59.350   2024-04-04   
The first U.S. Drought Monitor for April indicates the trend of shrinking drought coverage continuing across the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Actuality: D3 and D4 Drought Coverage Reduction

00:00:31.320   2024-04-04   
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses recent reductions in the two highest categories of drought, per the U.S. Drought Monitor ending April 2nd.

Actuality: Corn and Beans and Drought Coverage

00:00:47.386   2024-04-04   
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at changes in the drought coverage map for corn and soybean growing areas over past six months.

Actuality: Crops in Drought Coverage

00:00:43.415   2024-04-04   
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at drought coverage for various crops per the April 2nd U.S. Drought Monitor.

Actuality: Hay and Cattle in Drought

00:00:41.613   2024-04-04   
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at drought coverage for hay and cattle production areas per the April 2nd U.S. Drought Monitor.