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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.

How has agricultural trade in our country evolved over the course of 100 years, per the perspective of a USDA senior economist? (Rod Bain and Senior Economist Sharon Sydow)

USDA Senior Economist Sharon Sydow discusses significant legislation in the scope of our nation's food and farm trade during the decade of the 1930's.

There are many definitions from several viewpoints what food security is, including two involving fertilizers and crop protection products. (Rod Bain. Corey Rosenbusch of the Fertilizer Institute. Kellie Bray of CropLife America.)

The costs of eating out are rising rapidly. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, outlining one of the reasons why the costs of eating out are rising faster than the cost of food.