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The Agriculture Secretary marked the tenth anniversary of the symbol for the nation's dietary guidelines Wednesday - originating during his first time in the office. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recalls how the MyPlate nutrition guidance symbol was developed on the tenth anniversary of its creation.

Simple messaging and various outreach have played a role in the success of the MyPlate nutrition guidance message to consumers over the last ten years, according to the Agriculture Secretary. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary identifies some ways to improve upon MyPlate's successful messaging of nutrition guidance going into its second decade. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Triple-digit temperatures this week are expected to exacerbate drought conditions in the northern part of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

How common are hot temperatures in the northern United States? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Frost in the northern part of the country has given way to a formidable heat wave. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The country will encounter an upside-down weather pattern this week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Wet weather in the Southern part of the country is not all bad news. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's Outlook to the middle of June.