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The Agriculture Secretary has just announced more actions aimed at making local and regional food systems stronger. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown says creation of 12 USDA Regional Food Business Centers is a very big deal.

Debbie Phillips, CEO of Rural Action in Southwest Ohio, talking about the importance of being able to work with USDA to improve the markets and the lives of small producers.

What were the numbers in the categories of USDA’s national topsoil moisture condition report for the period ending April 30th? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers some of the more notable areas reporting topsoil moisture surplus for the period ending April 30th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with appreciable topsoil moisture shortages for the period ending April 30th.

As dairy growers continue their recovery from economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Department is announcing a series of programs to assist while building future resiliency in dairy markets. Rod Bain looks at these offerings and how they can benefit the dairy industry in this...

Two USDA pilot crop insurance programs have been updated, including a revised closing sales date for policies. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Keeping a closer eye on the disease situation of animals may help give early warning about possible human health threats. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Mike Watson with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy discusses how input from policy holders led to updates with both the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage, and the Apiculture, Pilot Insurance Programs.