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A groundbreaking ceremony for a new plant research facility features partnership between USDA and land grant university scientists – a partnership well over nine decades old. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

It appears some parts of the Southwest and Florida made the temperature record books for the month of July. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Recent heat in parts of the nation had impacts on topsoil moisture conditions but to what degree? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA reports a worsening of overall pasture and rangeland conditions nationwide in the latest report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

One expert says one of the best ways to help your brain is to move your body. (Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson, Ohio State University)

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)