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The latest round of USDA Conservation Innovation Grant awards focuses on investments in both on-farm innovation trials and advancement of traditional conservation practices. (Rod Bain and Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service explains the intent of the agency's Conservation Innovation Grant program.

Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service discusses the Classic and On-Farm Trial components within USDA's Conservation Innovation Grants program.

What changes from the prior week were recorded in the latest edition of USDA’s topsoil moisture condition ratings report? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey offers a state breakdown of very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending July 21.

What was the week-over-week change in pasture and rangeland conditions for the nation, as well as adjustments for various states? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

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.