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USDA recently announced a new initiative with emphasis on improvement nutrient management on the farm level through various conservation practices and programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Tropical storm activity in the Atlantic Ocean is not expected between now and September 10th - the halfway point of what so far has been a quiet hurricane season. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

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)