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The public will have more time to comment on a federal initiative to address issues within our nation's fertilizer industry, such as supply chain disruptions. (Rod Bain and Andy Green of the Agricultural Marketing Service)

Andy Green of the Agricultural Marketing Service discusses the main focal points of a proposed federal fertilizer industry initiative now under a public comment period through July 15th.

The latest USDA topsoil moisture condition report shows a significant jump in the amount of the country's topsoil rated very short to short. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the national pasture and rangeland condition ratings for the week ending June 19th, and how that compares to changes within U.S. topsoil moisture conditions.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey highlights some of the notable state pasture and rangeland conditions for the period ending June 19th.

The Agriculture Secretary discussed the purpose of his upcoming visit to Europe, and how it connects to issues of climate change. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Producers, as a whole, received slightly less in prices for their commodities in September compared to the previous month. (Rod Bain)

Recent grant awards to state agriculture departments are the latest steps in building upon a network designed to aid ag producers dealing with stresses. (Rod Bain and Brent Elrod of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture)

Brent Elrod of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides examples of state-led projects that were recently awarded grants under NIFA's Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network.

Brent Elrod of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture talks about recent Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance grants that fund projects within state departments of agriculture.