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Agriculture ministers of the G7 nations are wrapping up a meeting in Italy. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying that a major topic that G7 ag. ministers discussed at their meeting was Africa.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying that a major topic that G7 ag. ministers discussed at their meeting was new technologies.

The Agriculture Secretary Thursday told lawmakers he sees USDA's proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget as one tool among several to help improve economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary explained to lawmakers Thursday the role of Commodity Credit Corporation funding in supporting Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities pilot projects. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary discusses some of the ways USDA is helping poultry growers in biosecurity against and management of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses some of the areas where improvement is needed to advance Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza biosecurity and protection measures for poultry producers.

Many more corn and soybean producers will be able to buy USDA's Margin Protection insurance plan for the 2024 crop year. (Gary Crawford and Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency

Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency, saying USDA's decision to expand corn and soybean margin protection insurance coverage comes as a result of farmer requests.

Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency, urging farmers to contact their crop insurance agent to find out more about the Margin Protection insurance plan for soybeans and corn.