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How can the USDA become a model of diversity and equal treatment for all? The USDA has just received an interim report of recommendations from the Equity Commission. Gary Crawford has more about the report on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom...

The USDA is collecting data for its upcoming report on grain stocks. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's Ag. Statistics Service)

How can the USDA become a model of diversity and equal treatment for all? The USDA has just received an interim report of recommendations from the Equity Commission. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Outgoing Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh. USDA...

Continual storms with heavy precipitation in California this winter are having a significant impact in reducing long-term drought in that state. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

New consumer polls are showing increasing concerns about rising food prices. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Andy Harig with the Food Industry Association.

The cross-country active weather patterns associated with the past three weeks continue this week, although less amplified. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Food shoppers are changing the way they shop in response to rising food prices. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Andy Harig with the Food Industry Association.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides update on mountain snowpack levels in the Sierra-Nevada range, and what that means for potential water supplies and long-term drought alleviation going forward.

Consistent waves of precipitation across several areas of the nation are putting a dent in long-term U.S. drought coverage. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a severe weather outbreak is a possibility this week in parts of the Southern Great Plains, Mid-South and lower Midwest.