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Funding availability was recently announced by USDA for proposed projects constructing both on-farm and off-farm labor housing. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden)

Rural Development Under Secretary Basil Gooden discusses the aspects of two farm labor housing funding programs, with both currently accepting applications.

USDA is making plans for several more agricultural trade missions this year. (Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture Alexis Taylor)

USDA is taking another action to protect consumers from salmonella outbreaks. (Gary Crawford and USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin)

USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin saying that food companies have one year to implement new salmonella-related actions.

USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin describing the raw, frozen, breaded. stuffed chicken products involved in USDA's salmonella-related actions.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently announced its U.S. forecast for this winter season, but how will that translate into weather conditions across the country and potential impacts to agriculture? Rod Bain is joined by a USDA meteorologist to look at the winter weather...

A trend of cool and dry weather will prevail across much of the country this week, with some exceptions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What will be the predominant weather pattern for our country this winter? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how weather is affecting fall crop harvest and the planting of winter wheat.