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says the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program has been very successful. (Gary Crawford and Secretary Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlines efforts to help storm victims' recovery. Vilsack spoke at an event in Pennsylvania.

Topsoil moisture shortage continues to grow nationwide as reflected in the latest USDA topsoil moisture condition report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers states with notable very-short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending October 13.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over the highlights for the latest Pasture and Rangelands Condition report for the period ending October 13.

The second year of USDA's Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program includes adjustments from the prior year's version. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge)

USDA announced another round of funding applications are being accepted through its Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge

It looks like many corn and soybean producers changed their minds and their planting intentions between March and actual planting time. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

USDA will be re-surveying farmers in three states about their planted acres, in light of some significant weather-related planting delays. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Farmers are putting fewer overall acres into production this year. (Gary Crawford and Deputy USDA Chief Economist Cindy Nickerson)