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A collaborative effort to prevent the spread of several invasive fruit fly species in the Golden State is making progress in effort to protect fruits and vegetables from potential damage. (Rod Bain and Richard Johnson of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Richard Johnson of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service explains the threat of various invasive fruit fly species to California commercial and backyard agriculture.

Richard Johnson of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service discusses California counties impacted by recent quarantines associated with invasive fruit flies.

USDA's latest food price forecast should be good news for shoppers. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, with the latest food price forecast

USDA is making changes to its Livestock Indemnity program to better support cattle producers who have lost animals due to severe heat. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying heat waves have taken a toll on cattle.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying that cattle industry stakeholders urged USDA to boost payment rates for the Livestock Indemnity Program.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying the change in the Livestock Indemnity Program payment rate applies to claims made since January 1st, even if claims have already been paid.

USDA’s Computer Use of Farms report recently received a name change to reflect expanding technology use on farms. (Rod Bain and Tony Dorn of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)