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Haiti is reporting its first detection of African Swine Fever in almost four decades. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Jack Shere with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

The Agriculture Secretary commented Wednesday on word of a case of African Swine Fever detected in Haiti. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary is among those continuing efforts to alleviate congestion at our nation's ports, causing shipment disruptions including of ag goods. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The U.S. is putting more resources into preventing the spread of African Swine Fever from the Dominican Republic and Haiti. (Gary Crawford. Dr. Jack Shere with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. John Sagle with U.S. Customs and Border Security)

Topsoil moisture shortages continue to outnumber surpluses around the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Where are the driest states in the country this week? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Pastures in drought-stricken areas are still in rough shape. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

There has been a slight decline in overall pasture conditions, week-over-week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The latest USDA Agricultural Prices Report reflects producers as a whole receiving more for their commodities in June. (Rod Bain)

USDA's Risk Management Agency announced funding for projects emphasizing risk management education and training, with emphasis on underserved populations. (Rod Bain and RMA Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)