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What does Tom Vilsack think will be needed in order for a new farm bill to be passed? (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the clock is ticking on the crafting and passage of a new farm bill.

USDA recently announced some specialty crop and organic growers will have expanded crop insurance options available starting in the 2025 crop year. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger)

Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger explains expanding crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers starting in the 2025 crop year.

Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger explains the need to announce new and expanded crop insurance products well before the upcoming crop year.

Some crop production areas are reporting drought coverage on the rise since mid-June, as reflected in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor commodities in drought outlook. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the July 2nd U.S. Drought Monitor regarding crops like spring wheat, and commodities such as hay and cattle in drought.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about recent drought coverage percentages for Southern crops such as cotton, peanuts, and rice.

The role our nation’s dams play in everything from irrigation, power generation, and recreation is important. Yet with several of these structures aging, work is underway to repair and restore dams while educating those living around these facilities about dam safety awareness. Rod Bain talks with...

*-STATIONS : Dam Safety Awareness Day is Tuesday, May 31st. -* Understanding the importance of safety awareness in areas where dams are located grows more important as more of these structures become surrounded by suburban and urban areas. (Rod Bain and Jose Hernandez of the Natural Resources...