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The Agriculture Secretary Wednesday announced the latest in Regional Conservation Partnership Program project investments, including those covering tribal areas. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses both the components within the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, and RCPP's connection to USDA climate smart efforts.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides two recently awarded Regional Conservation Partnership Program projects as examples of how RCPP works.

USDA's latest topsoil moisture condition report reflects a dramatic increase in very-short to short ratings from the previous week, as well as levels not reached in two years. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reveals state reporting significant topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending October 20.

Might there be some noticeable adjustments within USDA’s latest Pasture and Rangelands Conditions report? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states with notable pasture and rangeland conditions for the period ending October 20.

* - October is National Cooperative Month - * Nearing a century of service in some cases, rural electric cooperatives continue to serve communities and regions through affordable power. (Rod Bain and Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andy Berke)

* - Bat Week 2024 is October 24 – 31 - * Even with bats as a symbol of Halloween, the annual Bat Week awareness campaign shows the benefits of bats as pollinators and pest control agents. (Rod Bain and Kim Winter of the U.S. Forest Service)

Kim Winter discusses the now decade-long education campaign held the days leading up to Halloween - Bat Week - focusing on how bats benefit agriculture and society.