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The Deputy Agriculture Secretary will lead a delegation during a late November agricultural trade mission in hopes of expanding export business to Angola and neighboring African nations. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

Deputy Secretary Xochilt Torres Small discusses agriculture export opportunities in Angola and surrounding nations, including an upcoming USDA-led ag trade mission.

Deputy Secretary Xochilt Torres Small notes an upcoming USDA-led ag trade mission to Angola as the latest in a series of U.S. efforts to expand export opportunities in the African continent.

There's been a small improvement nationally in the topsoil moisture situation. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey,)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about the areas which have plenty of topsoil moisture, in some cases TOO much.

The condition of the nation's pastures and rangelands is a little better than it was a week ago. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey,)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about some of the areas where pastures and rangelands are in good condition.

The latest USDA Agricultural Prices Index indicates producers during December received lower prices in total for commodities. (Rod Bain)

The Ag Secretary-designate says he wants to minimize disruptions in the food and ag industry. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)

The man who would be head of USDA says he supports more investment in scientific research. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)