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What did USDA’s recent edition of “Rural America at a Glance” reveal regarding trends of the rural work force in the context of residents defined as working poor? (Rod Bain and Tracey Farrigan of the Economic Research Service)

USDA’s latest edition of its annual “Rural America at a Glance” report provides a look at rural employments trends of the past year. (Rod Bain and Tracey Farrigan of the Economic Research Service)

USDA’s latest topsoil moisture condition report reflects increased precipitation across much of the country in recent days. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over those states reporting excessive topsoil dryness in the latest Topsoil Moisture Condition report.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states with notable topsoil moisture surplus condition ratings for the period ending November 10.

USDA recently rolled out its Organic Dairy Promotion Program to encourage more consumption of products in education facilities and community youth programs. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt discusses how USDA's Organic Dairy Product Promotion Program came to be.

Progress continues towards full operation of USDA’s National Bio and Agro Defense Facility, according to the Department’s Chief Veterinarian. (Rod Bain and Dr. Rosemary Sifford)

Hog producers will likely see prices continuing to slide downward in 2025. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

With cases of a strain of what is known as bird flu recently found in dairy cattle, USDA and other stakeholders have been busy monitoring the situation and implementing measures to protect our nation’s dairy cattle. Rod Bain looks at what has so far transpired in this edition of “Agriculture USA”...