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USDA's new Deputy Secretary took her second oath of office for her new position Monday - this time ceremonial in front of family, friends, and officials at USDA headquarters. (Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small.)

Are cattle producers anywhere close to starting to rebuild the beef cattle herd? We may get clues to answering that question later this week. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The condition of the corn crop improved during this past week. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The nation's soybean crop looks better than it did just a week ago. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying that corn in general is looking better than a week ago, but there are places where there are still problems.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on corn crop development.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at the condition of the cotton crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on the peanut crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on the rice crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on the winter wheat harvest.