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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is launching another in a series of initiatives to make the nation's food chain stronger. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling reporters Monday what the various USDA food chain initiatives will eventually produce.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlining for reporters Monday some of the food chain programs and initiatives USDA has come up with so far.

Crop development in the Midwest is proceeding ahead of the average pace. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest details of a faster than average pace of corn harvest.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at which states have some of the worst corn condition ratings.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the overall soybean harvest has passed the one-third mark for the week ending October 3rd.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the nation's soybean crop is rated slightly lower than last year's crop.

(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey) The pace of winter wheat planting in some areas is normal for this time of year, while other areas are delayed by lack of moisture.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at winter wheat emergence.