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Brooke Rollins becomes the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture after Thursday’s confirmation by the U.S. Senate. (Rod Bain and new Secretary Brooke Rollins)

What is behind USDA's lowering of production forecasts this month for both Argentina's and Brazil's corn crops? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski explains lower USDA corn production forecasts this month for both Argentina and Brazil.

February’s outlook at world wheat supply and demand estimates by USDA reflects several changes from the prior month, despite a relatively small increase in production forecasts. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

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)

White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi provides examples of manufacturing facilities that are providing clean energy products, and domestic job opportunities, particularly in rural areas.