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The corn market keeps on getting stronger. Market indicators point to continued strength. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Even with the unpredictability faced by ag producers over the last several months, crop insurance remained a steady and reliable part of their risk management portfolio. (Rod Bain and Tom Zacharias of National Crop Insurance Services)

Various USDA mission areas are involved in continued development and advancement of controlled environment ag systems and technologies. (Rod Bain and USDA Chief Scientist Chavanda Jacobs-Young)

The official definition of a so-called "normal" tropical storm and hurricane season has been changed to reflect recent years of increased storms. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, explains recent adjustments by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the benchmarks for what is considered an average normal year for named tropical storms and hurricanes.

The federal government has unveiled a new program aimed at promoting conservation across the nation. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The newly-announced America the Beautiful initiative will focus on six areas to support collaborative conservation efforts across the country. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The federal government talked to a wide range of stakeholders across the country before unveiling its America the Beautiful initiative. (Stephanie Ho and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland)

The Interior Department has introduced a proposal to expand access to public lands, which would benefit hunters and fishers. (Stephanie Ho and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland)

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says one way USDA is poised to help with conservation efforts is by providing more technical assistance through its Natural Resources Conservation Service.