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Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux talks about the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus and other offerings in FSA's suite of disaster assistance programs for producers.

Biotechnology innovation and science-based regulation are important aspects for the nation's plant seed industry to address global challenges, according to the Agriculture Secretary. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

If you are a dog owner and are living in an area where it's dangerously hot, experts urge you to be alert for symptoms of heat stress and stroke in your dog. (Gary Crawford and Kurt Hammel, veterinarian with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Condition ratings for major midwestern crops continue to decline. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the last look at planting progress for the nation's soybean crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the season's first look at soybeans blooming.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at soybean conditions.

Drought is taking a toll on the quality of the nation's spring wheat crop. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has some details of where in the nation spring wheat conditions are suffering.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the nation's cotton planting is nearly complete.