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* - October is National Cooperative Month - * "The Future is Cooperative" is the theme for this year's National Cooperative Month observance, and USDA's Rural Development mission area provides support for future business success. (Rod Bain and Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Betsy...

* - October is National Cooperative Month - * Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan discusses National Cooperative Month and provides examples of the cooperative business model.

A wide range of climate conditions across the continental U.S. results in some large changes in USDA's topsoil moisture condition report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at notable topsoil moisture very-short to short ratings at the state level for the period ending September 29th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some of the notable news from the latest Pasture and Rangeland Condition Report for the period ending September 29th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with significant very poor to poor pasture and rangeland condition ratings for the period ending September 29th.

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)