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October’s peak in our nation’s drought coverage has eroded over the past five weeks due to heavy rain and snow totals in several parts of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at various regions of the country to see where reduction and expansion of drought coverage has taken place for the period ending December 3rd.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses drought coverage for various crops and commodities for the period ending December 3.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses notable state drought coverages per the December 3rd U.S. Drought Monitor.

USDA says 2024 will be the second year in a row of falling crop prices and slim profits. How long will that trend continue? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief economist Seth Meyer)

The 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor sent U.S. farmers into production overdrive, helped by civilian victory gardens. (Gary Crawford, Anne Effland and former President Franklin Roosevelt)

The Agriculture Secretary weighed in on nourishment's role in healthy outcomes as part of a panel during the Department of Health and Human Services' "Food is Medicine" summit. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides his views on the subject of "Food is Medicine" during a Health and Human Services Department summit of the same name.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses how research and education on the benefits of nutrition is vital to improve better health outcomes.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how incentives and more supply through diverse markets can improve nutrition and health during a recent Health and Human Services summit.