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Among USDA's Farm Service Agency loan programs are offerings that could assist producers with recovery in the event of a disaster. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Bill Beam)

Topsoil continued to dry out in various parts of the nation, including states with topsoil moisture surplus. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with notable very-short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending April 20th.

How did USDA’s recent Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook indicate trends associated with pistachio production for this growing season? (Rod Bain and economist Catharine Weber)

USDA economist Catharine Weber discusses trends for the nation's pistachio crop such as continued growth in acreage and in consumption.

Enrollment is now open for producers for Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage for crop year 2025. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Assistant Deputy Administrator Kimberly Graham)

Farm Service Agency Assistant Deputy Administrator Kimberly Graham discusses what options are available for producers enrolling in either Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage.

Power outages caused by extreme cold in parts of the country have impacted persons wondering how to keep refrigerated and frozen foods cold and safe. (Rod Bain and USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers)

Meredith Carothers of the Food Safety and Inspection Service explains safe temperatures for food storage inside refrigerators and freezers, and when to consider moving or discarding food items in the event of a prolonged power outage.

USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers discusses the when and what perishable food needs to be moved or discarded in the event a refrigerator or freezer is effected by a power outage,