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For the second consecutive year, agriculture will have a day of recognition at the United Nations Climate Change Conference for its part in global climate mitigation efforts. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses some of the highlights of our nation’s climate mitigation efforts – part of the U.S. presentation at the upcoming COP 29.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses some global examples of agriculture addressing climatic challenges - agriculture again being an area of focus at this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference.

In just a few hours, we will have a clearer idea of the market prospects for the crops now being harvested. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski) ***Broadcasters--Do not use this report after 10am EST, Friday, Nov. 8th***

Much of the nation’s mid-section received much needed precipitation over the past few days, yet was it enough to improve topsoil moisture condition? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses Eastern states reporting worsening topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending November 3rd.

How did legendary USDA Radio broadcaster Gary Crawford begin his illustrious career at the Agriculture Department a half-century ago? (Rod Bain and Gary Crawford)

World Food Prize week in Iowa culminated in Thursday award of what is considered the "Nobel Prize of Agriculture" to two advocates of plant genetic diversity and global seed banks. (Rod Bain. World Food Prize Ambassador Terry Branstad. 2024 World Food Prize recipients Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler...

What are some of the examples of state participation to develop an updated testing regime of milk for potential H5N1 contamination? (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The online registration page is now available for the Agriculture Department's 101st edition of its Ag Outlook Forum scheduled in late February. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)