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Beef cattle numbers are in the process of shrinking. What about the numbers of cattle producers? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes near to above normal temperatures nationwide and a wide range of precipitation outcomes across the country during the period of August 30 to September 5.

Why are U.S. officials interested in the potential of nations like Kenya and others in the East and Central Africa regions as agricultural export markets? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Associate Administrator Clay Hamilton

The Agriculture Secretary Monday announced an new initiative to support producers in making the transition to organic agriculture. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses a USDA program to assist producers with costs associated with the transition into organic farming.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the focus areas within a new USDA Organic Transition Initiative for growers announced Monday.

Beef cattle numbers are in the process of shrinking. What about the numbers of cattle producers? (Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Condition ratings for most crops have taken another hit. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at how the corn crop is developing, including the first look at how much of the crop has reached maturity.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at some states where the corn crop is struggling.