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The Agriculture Secretary took opportunity at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum to announce two new USDA global food security initiatives. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Drier conditions and lighting strikes have contributed to an uptick in wildfire activity in the West in recent weeks after a slow start to the season. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the significant wildfires in the Western U.S. over the past three weeks.

How could recent events in the Black Sea region affect agriculture in that region? We may have a better idea about that in a few days. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski saying that USDA's next supply and demand report will have updated export forecasts for major crops and livestock products.

The Value of U.S. farmland continues to grow, despite economic headwinds. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Shawn Arita)

USDA economist, Shawn Arita, saying this year's growth in farmland values is stronger than some had expected.

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.