Different Springs in Different Parts of the Nation

The video discusses the US spring weather forecast by USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. It highlights varying weather conditions, with drought persisting in California and the Great Plains, while other regions have ample moisture. The Midwest faces potential planting delays due to wet or frozen soil. Drought concerns are rising in the Gulf Coast and deep South, but the Northern Plains enjoy favorable planting conditions. The 2012 drought effects have dissipated.

What is the soil moisture situation in the Northern Great Plains for spring planting?

What lingering effects of the 2012 drought are mentioned in the forecast?