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The latest round of USDA Conservation Innovation Grant awards focuses on investments in both on-farm innovation trials and advancement of traditional conservation practices. (Rod Bain and Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service explains the intent of the agency's Conservation Innovation Grant program.

Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service discusses the Classic and On-Farm Trial components within USDA's Conservation Innovation Grants program.

What changes from the prior week were recorded in the latest edition of USDA’s topsoil moisture condition ratings report? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey offers a state breakdown of very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending July 21.

What was the week-over-week change in pasture and rangeland conditions for the nation, as well as adjustments for various states? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

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.