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Smuggling of prohibited foreign food products into the U.S. poses a threat to U.S. agriculture, but USDA and other agencies are working to reduce that threat. (Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture Jenny Moffitt)

Tips from citizens sometimes help the authorities to stop smuggling of prohibited food items. (Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture Jenny Moffitt)

Jenny Moffitt, Under Agriculture Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, talking about the seizures in the New York City area of prohibited food products.

Jenny Moffitt, Under Agriculture Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, saying the threat of African Swine Fever being brought into the U.S. is one reason for preventing prohibited foreign food items from entering the U.S.

A new USDA agreement with organizations is helping bring the word about conservation and climate smart agriculture programs to underserved communities. (Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby)

Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby discusses a new agreement to promote climate smart agriculture among underserved populations and offers an example of what such an agreement might look like.

What is USDA's latest global outlook for soybeans? (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA is estimating increased domestic soybean production. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA is forecasting record rice production for the 2021-2022 crop. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA's domestic rice balance sheet shows reductions in yields, imports and exports. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)