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