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Recent dryness in much of the nation means concerns about fall planted crops and their development going into the winter. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Except for one area of the country, most of the U.S. reports continuing drying of pastures and rangelands for the first week of October. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA’s recent set of fair and competitive market announcements include a three-part strategy designed to make germplasm research and the seeds they produce more available for development. (Rod Bain and USDA Senior Advisor Andy Green)
Guidelines will facilitate the recognition of climate-smart agriculture within clean transportation fuel programs, creating new market opportunities for biofuel feedstock producers while enhancing climate benefits.
Growing up on a farm in Northeast Iowa taught me the values of resilience and innovation—qualities that have guided my work as USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. I reflect on the progress we have made in advancing U.S. agricultural exports and driving economic growth.