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USDA has invested more money to expand independent meat and poultry processing operations. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, outlining some of the progress that's been made in expanding meat processing.

It's an interesting time to be in the dairy industry. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The locale of this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lends itself to innovative means to harvest the tree for display this season in Washington D.C. (Rod Bain and Brandon Raile of the U.S. Forest Service)

Brandon Raile of the U.S. Forest Service discusses the scheduled route of this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Alaska to Washington D.C., including a first ever barge connection for this journey.

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)

Land grant universities are well-placed to help America meet future challenges.(Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)

In comments to land grant universities, Ag Secretary designate Tom Vilsack urged young people to prepare for future challenges the country is facing.