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USDA's latest trade update shows how much our trade with China has changed, compared to the 2020 fiscal year. (Gary Crawford and Dylan Russell, USDA economist)

Drought coverage across the contiguous U.S. continue to intensify and is approaching levels that are notable in the record books. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The last month has not only increased drought coverage across the West, but has added to concerns about water supplies for the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses areas covered in drought and particular commodities in drought as the growing season continues.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at some of the commodities in drought coverage for the month ending May 4th.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses the expanding drought in the West, including D3 and D4 drought conditions on a state-by-state basis.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about those few areas in the West that still have appreciable mountain snowpack that can contribute to water supplies in a year where much of the region has meager snowpack and water supply concerns.

The Agriculture Secretary took the podium at the daily White House press briefing Wednesday to give an update on efforts to reduce hunger in our nation. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains three aspects of the proposed American Families Plan that address areas of food insecurity, particularly focused on children.

The Agriculture Secretary says a recent ag stakeholder roundtable demonstrated the farmer-led support behind developing new climate smart based economies and innovations. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)