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.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with details on the condition of the soybean crop.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at soybean crop development.

The U.S. cotton crop condition has declined again over this past week. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)