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California almond and walnut growers face a smaller crop this season due in part to adverse, yet opposite, weather conditions. (Rod Bain and Jaclyn Kramer of the Economic Research Service)

USDA's annual outlook for grape and peach production could eventually factor in how drought impacts those particular crops. (Rod Bain and research economist, Jaclyn Kramer)

Studies show most meal preparers don't wash their hands when they need to and don't wash their hands the right way. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service) October 15th was declared Global Handwashing Day by the group, Global Handwashing Partnership.

The USDA is investing 272 million dollars for 114 community projects to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater systems. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, on a call with reporters, announcing new rural water loans and grants.

Matt Holmes, CEO of National Rural Water Association, saying that USDA rural water programs help rural communities with many issues.

Nathan Ohle, CEO of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, telling reporters he's happy that USDA's rural water loan and grant programs are targeting communities with the greatest need.

USDA is working with food industry leaders on reported school food supply and delivery problems. (Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and President Joe Biden)

The latest USDA World Supply and Demand report is forecasting higher corn ending stocks than had been expected. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA's latest World Ag. Supply and Demand report takes into account unexpected corn data that came from the September 30th small grains report. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)