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With sign-up underway for USDA's Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, what should eligible growers know about program logistics? (Rod Bain and Farm Production and Conservation Deputy Under Secretary Brooke Appleton)

Farm Production and Conservation Deputy Under Secretary Brooke Appleton talks about online tool and information about the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) available online at "www.fsa.usda.gov".

What is the latest on USDA efforts to prepare a program for disaster relief payments for eligible producers? (Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Brooke Appleton)

USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation mission area now had leadership of its three agencies after recent appointments. (Rod Bain. Deputy Under Secretary Brooke Appleton. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Aubrey Bettencourt)

Development markets for U.S. farm and food goods are among the targeted dstinations for USDA-led agricultural trade missions in 2025. (Rod Bain and Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Acting Deputy Under Secretary Jason Hafemeister)

Scores of small rural communities are getting an economic/jobs boost from a new USDA investment package. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack) Much of this week's announced funding is for projects being done through the Rural Partners Network.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling reporters that Monday's announced funding for 52 rural development projects involves many USDA programs.

Livestock producers eligible for assistance under USDA Farm Service Agency disaster programs will have more time to turn in applications. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

A Farm Service Agency official says producers should double check forms on file at their local USDA office in preparing their applications for two emergency relief programs. (Rod Bain and FSA Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge)

Farm Service Agency Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge explains the reason behind pre-filled applications for producer sign-up for the upcoming Emergency Relief Program and Emergency Livestock Relief Program.