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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)

The Agriculture Secretary says current ag economic forecasts demonstrate the need to create more diverse market opportunities for producers. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary told reporters at the annual USDA Ag Outlook Forum that the primary issue of an ongoing dispute over corn exports into Mexico involves science. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary acknowledges his addresses are a means to educate citizens on the vital nature of both agriculture and the rural areas of our country. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA’s annual Ag Outlook Forum presented the Department’s first take on major crop commodities for the coming year. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)