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More Communities in the West will see a reduced risk of devastating wildfires as a result of expanded wildfire mitigation projects. (Gary Crawford and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack) ***The new project areas are in 7 states--Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says new funding will expand the scope of wildfire mitigation efforts.

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, explains the process by which the new wildfire mitigation landscapes were chosen.

USDA has announced this year's funding allocation that will be dedicated to protecting U.S. crops from pests and diseases. (Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture Jennifer Moffitt)

Jennifer Moffitt, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, explains the need to go to great lengths to protect U.S. agriculture from pests and diseases. (USDA has allocated this fiscal year over 70 million dollars for plant protection efforts)

Jennifer Moffitt, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, explaining what the National Clean Plant Network is. (This year USDA is allocating funding for 28 projects through the Clean Plant Network)

2023 could bring another decline in overall U.S. meat production. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

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)

Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy discusses past and present efforts of his agency to support risk management education and training.