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The Agriculture Secretary discussed the potential of climate smart markets and innovations to provide new opportunities for producers around the world. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary recognizes the role of corporations among the many groups of partners within USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodity program. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Dry conditions remain the predominant trend in USDA's latest Topsoil Moisture Condition Report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with notable very-short to short topsoil moisture conditions for the period ending September 17.

Although USDA's latest Pasture and Rangeland Conditions Report reflects consistency, there are pockets across the county with conditions leaning towards one extreme or the other. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers areas of the country that are experiencing very poor to poor pasture and rangeland conditions for the period ending September 17.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes states reporting very good to excellent pasture and rangeland conditions for the period ending September 17th.

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.