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October’s peak in our nation’s drought coverage has eroded over the past five weeks due to heavy rain and snow totals in several parts of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at various regions of the country to see where reduction and expansion of drought coverage has taken place for the period ending December 3rd.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses drought coverage for various crops and commodities for the period ending December 3.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses notable state drought coverages per the December 3rd U.S. Drought Monitor.

USDA says 2024 will be the second year in a row of falling crop prices and slim profits. How long will that trend continue? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief economist Seth Meyer)

The 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor sent U.S. farmers into production overdrive, helped by civilian victory gardens. (Gary Crawford, Anne Effland and former President Franklin Roosevelt)

Urban food producers and marketers may hold the key to a more diverse and resilient U.S. food system. (Gary Crawford and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small saying that supporting a more geographically diverse agriculture would make for a more resilient agricultural system.

A three-day United Nations summit focuses on efforts to build more resilient and sustainable food systems across the world. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt talks about the agenda for the United Nations Food Systems Summit, and some of the sessions she will participate in as a speaker.