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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes near to above normal temperatures and near to below precipitation for most of the nation for the period of October 8 to 14.
USDA’s Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program is supporting the restart of a nuclear power plant to provide clean energy to rural electric cooperatives. (Rod Bain and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)
Energy Department Deputy Secretary David Turk and Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small discuss investments designed to restart a Michigan nuclear power plant, and in turn, provide clean energy to rural electric cooperatives.
Damage associated with Hurricane Helene could push dollar totals to nine figures as assessments and recovery efforts continue. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses storm surge associated with Hurricane Helene, and how record setting totals could equate to significant damage along Florida’s Big Bend region.
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.