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Krista Lutkze of the North American Invasive Species Management Association discusses a week-long awareness campaign targeted to outdoor recreationists to prevent the spread of invasive plants and pests to non-native locales.

USDA is looking at ways to quantify the climate benefits of its Conservation Reserve Program. Stephanie Ho has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

One expert says that making a plan now for possible hurricanes, floods or wildfires could make the difference between life and death. (Gary Crawford and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell)

Outreach continues on new USDA resources available to livestock producers to assist in marketing decisions and price discovery. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Associate Deputy Administrator Taylor Cox

This season's first look at corn condition gives a positive picture. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at condition ratings for the country's corn crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest numbers for corn planting and emergence progress.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says soybean emergence is way ahead of the average pace.

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

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says cotton planting progress is on par with last year's pace.