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Over this past week the area of the U.S. with shortages of topsoil moisture has expanded. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

Condition ratings this week for pastures and rangelands are slightly improved from last week, but only slightly. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

Recent grants will support continued studies and product development related to wood-based nanocellulosic materials - products from cement additives to a component in tires. (Rod Bain and Robert Moon of the U.S. Forest Service Forest Products Lab)

An over $4 billion dollar investment announced Tuesday is design to improve our nation's supply chains, with emphasis on the food and agriculture sectors. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

June is National Homeownership Month, and in this week's Agriculture USA, Stephanie Ho looks at USDA programs that are aimed at helping low-income residents get into their own homes. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Deputy Undersecretary Justin Maxson. Montana homeowner, Amanda Donnell. Vermont homeowner...

USDA's Rural Development homeownership programs help a single mom buy a home that allows her to stay in the community where her sons were born. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Deputy Undersecretary Justin Maxson. Montana homeowner, Amanda Donnell.

Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the role of the Biden Administration's newly-formed Supply Chain Disruption Task Force which he will co-chair.

The Agriculture Department is placing a significant investment in our nation's emergency food system to build up its response and its resiliency. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacy Dean

The Agriculture Secretary Tuesday explains some of the ways farm and food supply chains will strengthen and become more transparent and open via recently announced federal investments. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

A federal government award highlights USDA's efforts to protect human safety and conserve wildlife at the same time. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Wildlife Service Research Biologist, Brian Washburn.