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A groundbreaking ceremony for a new plant research facility features partnership between USDA and land grant university scientists – a partnership well over nine decades old. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

It appears some parts of the Southwest and Florida made the temperature record books for the month of July. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Recent heat in parts of the nation had impacts on topsoil moisture conditions but to what degree? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA reports a worsening of overall pasture and rangeland conditions nationwide in the latest report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

One expert says one of the best ways to help your brain is to move your body. (Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson, Ohio State University)

Corn and soybean markets are reacting to lower-than-expected planted acres numbers in USDA's Acreage report. (Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, with an overview of the acreage numbers for soybeans.

The White House is highlighting the growing threat posed by wildfires. (Stephanie Ho and President Biden)

President Biden is announcing plans to strengthen the U.S. firefighting effort by improving financial incentives for firefighters. (Stephanie Ho and President Biden)

The U.S. government has many technological capabilities that can be used to help in the fight against wildfires. (Stephanie Ho and President Biden)