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Anne Effland, USDA history researcher, talks about the origins of the word, "Halloween".

Producers and landowners enrolled in various Farm Service Agency conservation and Farm Bill programs are receiving payments associated to their participation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge

Demand for beef continues high, despite high prices. Gary Crawford has more.'' PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Michael McConnell.

A recent visit to parts of the Tar Heel State impacted by Hurricane Helene gave the Agriculture Secretary opportunity to learn more about continuing local, regional, and federal recovery efforts. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Bringing forth more public research of seed and germplasms, and increasing public availability of product, is among the focus areas of USDA’s Farmer Seed Liaison. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

There's trouble brewing for the winter wheat crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about winter wheat emergence problems.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with winter wheat condition ratings by state.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with corn harvest progress info.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with soybean harvest numbers.