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USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg with a look at pasture and rangeland conditions.

A new online tool is now available for producers submitting applications to ELAP - one of USDA's disaster assistance programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

An Iowa State University official makes a case of connection between her land grant institution and some of the more prominent leaders over the history of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen

USDA and various partners offer technical assistance to entities wishing to expand local meat and poultry processing capacity. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Dave Carter of the Flower Hill Institute

USDA’s recent Agricultural Trade Mission focused on tribal and native oriented ag export opportunities was a first. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor

How does the addition of a state impact this season's sweet cherry production forecast from USDA? (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

USDA forecasts a year over year increase in tart cherry production thanks to a rebound by the nation’s largest tart cherry growing state. (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service looks at this season's sweet cherry production forecast, and compares the crop to previous years.

This week brings another drop in condition ratings for corn and soybeans. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg with tatest on soybean crop development.