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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says peanut planting progress is behind schedule.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, small decline in condition ratings for the nation's peanut crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the pace of winter wheat heading is behind average.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the season's first look at the winter wheat harvest.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says winter wheat condition has improved slightly from last week.

Will another month of drought in Brazil cause USDA to once again cut its forecast for Brazil's corn crop? (Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA's Rural Development has programs that help low-income individuals or families buy their own homes. (Stephanie Ho and Montana homeowner, Amanda Donnell)

USDA Rural Development's homeownership programs help a single mom in Montana buy her own home. (Stephanie Ho, USDA Deputy Undersecretary Justin Maxson, Montana homeowner, Amanda Donnell)

Montana resident Amanda Donnell (don-NELL) recently moved into her own home -- which she was able to purchase with the help of USDA Rural Development's homeownership programs.

Amanda Donnell (don-NELL), who recently bought a home in Montana, with the help of USDA's Rural Development, says there are many advantages to owning a home rather than renting.