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For the second consecutive year, agriculture will have a day of recognition at the United Nations Climate Change Conference for its part in global climate mitigation efforts. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses some of the highlights of our nation’s climate mitigation efforts – part of the U.S. presentation at the upcoming COP 29.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses some global examples of agriculture addressing climatic challenges - agriculture again being an area of focus at this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference.

In just a few hours, we will have a clearer idea of the market prospects for the crops now being harvested. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski) ***Broadcasters--Do not use this report after 10am EST, Friday, Nov. 8th***

Much of the nation’s mid-section received much needed precipitation over the past few days, yet was it enough to improve topsoil moisture condition? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses Eastern states reporting worsening topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending November 3rd.

How did legendary USDA Radio broadcaster Gary Crawford begin his illustrious career at the Agriculture Department a half-century ago? (Rod Bain and Gary Crawford)

A senior USDA trade official discussed some of the possible impacts on agriculture trade associated with a potential government shutdown. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor)

Representatives from various state agriculture departments offered their perspective on potential trade opportunities after participating in a USDA-led ag trade mission to Chile. (Rod Bain. North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring. Colorado Ag Commissioner Kate Greenberg.)

The surprise within USDA's Quarterly Grain Stocks Report isn't the corn and soybean stock levels, according to the Agriculture Department's Chief Economist. (Rod Bain and Seth Meyer)