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Among USDA's Farm Service Agency loan programs are offerings that could assist producers with recovery in the event of a disaster. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Bill Beam)

Topsoil continued to dry out in various parts of the nation, including states with topsoil moisture surplus. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with notable very-short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending April 20th.

How did USDA’s recent Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook indicate trends associated with pistachio production for this growing season? (Rod Bain and economist Catharine Weber)

USDA economist Catharine Weber discusses trends for the nation's pistachio crop such as continued growth in acreage and in consumption.

Some of our nation's officials spent time in Asia recently, where part of the discussion included the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. (Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai)

The Agriculture Secretary explains while the proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is not a traditional trade agreement, it can foster increased U.S. ag trade to member nations. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai talks about recent announcements involving agricultural exports to Japan.

Carbon markets remain a part of efforts to expand climate smart commodities, but now are just one of several potential market-oriented approaches. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie)

Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie discusses the options available and developing regarding climate smart commodity and carbon markets.