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The latest round of USDA Conservation Innovation Grant awards focuses on investments in both on-farm innovation trials and advancement of traditional conservation practices. (Rod Bain and Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service explains the intent of the agency's Conservation Innovation Grant program.

Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service discusses the Classic and On-Farm Trial components within USDA's Conservation Innovation Grants program.

What changes from the prior week were recorded in the latest edition of USDA’s topsoil moisture condition ratings report? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey offers a state breakdown of very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending July 21.

What was the week-over-week change in pasture and rangeland conditions for the nation, as well as adjustments for various states? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Producers in participating states can soon enroll in a pilot program connected to continuing response to the HVN1 virus in dairy cows. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary recently discussed both current and prospective future announcements regarding the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA's new Assisting Special Crop Exports Initiative (pronounced "Ace") is now accepting program funding applications for efforts to address specific export challenges. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor)

Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor explains the five project areas available for funding application under USDA’s Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Program.