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The Deputy Agriculture Secretary will lead a delegation during a late November agricultural trade mission in hopes of expanding export business to Angola and neighboring African nations. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

Deputy Secretary Xochilt Torres Small discusses agriculture export opportunities in Angola and surrounding nations, including an upcoming USDA-led ag trade mission.

Deputy Secretary Xochilt Torres Small notes an upcoming USDA-led ag trade mission to Angola as the latest in a series of U.S. efforts to expand export opportunities in the African continent.

There's been a small improvement nationally in the topsoil moisture situation. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey,)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about the areas which have plenty of topsoil moisture, in some cases TOO much.

The condition of the nation's pastures and rangelands is a little better than it was a week ago. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey,)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about some of the areas where pastures and rangelands are in good condition.

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.