 And it's happening. 866-90-RIGHT-EYE. This morning's USDA Farm Report is brought to you by Howe's Products. Tested. Trusted. Guaranteed. Since 1920. Reasonably good news for most crop growing areas regarding drought coverage, according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, who starts with... By July 2nd, 7% of the U.S. corn crop drought, 9%.