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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)
USDA announced that people recovering from the impact of recent wildfires and straight-line winds may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Alongside President Trump’s visit to California wildfire damage, these appointments reflect a renewed focus on protecting forests and communities nationwide.