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USDA is among the partners involved in a new federal strategy under public comment regarding measurement and monitoring of greenhouse gases. (Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi.)

Even though analysts are projecting this year's soybean crop to be about the same as last year, those analysts are still forecasting lower prices than last season. Why? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

What does the cotton market have in store for this upcoming U.S. cotton crop? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA is projecting a major increase from last year in U.S. rice production and supplies. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski outlining the export prospects for the upcoming U.S. rice crop.

One expert says don't take USDA's new trade forecast for the upcoming fiscal year too seriously. There are too many unknowns. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

New USDA loans and grants are being used to rescue old and inadequate water and sewer systems in West Virginia. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The latest national topsoil moisture condition report shows no changes in categories, despite some significant changes on state and regional levels. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, provides the summary of the latest U.S. Pastures and Rangeland Condition report for the period ending August 28th.

Here are a couple of ways to turn your Labor Day weekend cookout into a sickout. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov