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A month-over-month decline in U.S. drought coverage may be offset by an increase in higher categories of drought in some areas. (Rod Bain and US meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses drought coverage of various farm commodities on May 3rd.

A USDA official says new Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities Program is drawing good early interest from farmers and foresters. (Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie)

Under Secretary of Agriculture Robert Bonnie says good climate smart farming practices line up well with what most farmers want to be doing, anyway.

The President Wednesday announced a fall time conference focusing on ways to end hunger and improve nutrition and health by the year 2030. (Rod Bain and President Joe Biden)

How does this current avian influenza outbreak compare to the big one in 2015? (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

What is the future for biofuels in the gradual transition to electric vehicles? (Gary Crawford and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg)

USDA needs more technical conservation experts to implement conservation programs. (Gary Crawford and Alyssa Charney, Chief of Staff for USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service)

A dubious record has been reached, according to USDA's first look at pasture and rangeland conditions this year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about the national average for good-to-excellent pasture and rangeland conditions as of May First, and highlights specific regions.