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USDA is among the partners involved in a new federal strategy under public comment regarding measurement and monitoring of greenhouse gases. (Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi.)

Even though analysts are projecting this year's soybean crop to be about the same as last year, those analysts are still forecasting lower prices than last season. Why? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

What does the cotton market have in store for this upcoming U.S. cotton crop? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA is projecting a major increase from last year in U.S. rice production and supplies. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski outlining the export prospects for the upcoming U.S. rice crop.

Here are some highlights from USDA's Prospective Plantings Report. (Gary Crawford)

Applications are now being accepted for the latest round of Rural Energy for America Program project funding - with some new elements included. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains the two categories of funding under USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) as well as possible uses for funding.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides two examples of projects awarded USDA Rural Energy for America Program funding to demonstrate project variety and scope.

A White House official believes clean energy as an economic driver goes beyond energy production and offers rural America with another economic development vehicle. (Rod Bain and White House National Climate Advisory Ali Zaidi)