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The nation mostly continues to see very short to short topsoil moisture conditions per USDA's latest look, yet there is one region of exception. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states and regions of the country reporting significant very short to short topsoil moisture ratings for the period ending October First.

How does the latest USDA Pasture and Rangeland Condition Report reflect adjustments from the prior week? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states where week-over-week improvements in pasture and rangeland conditions have been reported.

Lawmakers have held a hearing on foreign purchases/ownership of U.S. farmland and other farm-related businesses. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Senate Ag. Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Gloria Montano Greene. Montana Senator Jon Tester. Agriculture...

A new report shows that globally the yearly growth in agricultural productivity is shrinking. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Tom Thompson with Virginia Tech University)

The first nutrition hub established under a USDA nutrition education and outreach effort hopes to improve health outcomes for communities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Chavonda Jacobs-Young

Climate change is taking a bite out of Agricultural Productivity. (Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade Alexis Taylor)

This is the season for potluck dinners. Gary Crawford has this report about how to help make sure that dinner doesn't make someone sick. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA food safety expert, Meredith Carothers. Pat Dodson, potluck dinner organizer.

Dr. Tom Thompson with Virginia Tech University says gains in U.S. agricultural TFP productivity (Total Factor Productivity) have been shrinking.