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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.

Some Central and Southern Plains winter wheat growers could be concerned over the next week about increasing cold weather and impacts to their crops. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at both pasture and rangeland, and topsoil moisture condition ratings for Southern Plains states for the period ending March 17th.

What are some ways the Agriculture Department supports development of our nation’s biomanufacturing sector? (Rod Bain and Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Besty Dirsken-Londrigan

What's putting a damper on free trade agreement efforts? (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA recently released a study on how expiring and expired federal income and estate tax provisions could possibly impact farms and farm households. (Rod Bain and economic researcher Tia McDonald)