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The latest round of USDA Conservation Innovation Grants was awarded to projects within its on-farm trial component, focused in areas such as climate smart agriculture and soil health. (Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby)

Natural Resources Conservation Services Chief Terry Cosby discusses some of the projects recently awarded USDA Conservation Innovation Grant On-Farm Trial projects.

Soybean producers may see a lower-than-expected average price for this new crop, despite lower production prospects. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

It looks like the U.S. rice crop will be a little bigger than expected. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Topsoil moisture shortages remain in the West. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

There has been a notable drop in surplus topsoil moisture this week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes some of the Corn Belt states where reductions in surplus moisture were favorable for field work.

Food price inflation seems to be heating up. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Carolyn Chelius)

The Secretary of Agriculture returns to USDA with a deeper appreciation for the importance of trade. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The returning Secretary of Agriculture says USDA faces new challenges that are different from his previous time at the agency. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)