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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how the El Nino weather pattern forecasted for this winter could play a role in alleviating some of the nation’s drought conditions.

A USDA report on food insecurity has what one official calls "alarming" numbers. (Gary Crawford and Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Stacy Dean)

Historians tell us there are ancient agricultural ties to our present day Halloween observance. (Gary Crawford and Anne Effland, USDA history researcher)

Anne Effland, USDA history researcher, talks about the origins of the word, "Halloween".

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met Thursday in Arizona with the USDA Equity Commission. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling the Equity Commission meeting in Tucson, Arizona that USDA is not running away from its past.

USDA's Organic Certification Cost Share Program is accepting applications until November First for producers wishing to transition into organic farming. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge)

A recent extension for applications to a USDA dairy assistance program will soon conclude, prompting a reminder for eligible producers to visit their local Farm Service Agency office for sign up. (Rod Bain and FSA Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge)

What will be the predominant weather pattern for our country this winter, per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s outlook? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses predictions for temperature ranges for the country this winter as a result of El Nino.