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Many school districts are finding it increasingly difficult, or impossible, to get the foods they need for school meals. (Gary Crawford and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at the University of Colorado Thursday, calling for more resources for forest management.

Farm transfers from an older to younger generation, whether to a family or non-family member, usually include questions and concerns from both sides of this succession. (Rod Bain and Jim Salfer of University of Minnesota Extension)

Early next year two classes of National Outstanding Young Farmers will be honored for their achievements. (Rod Bain and Sharon Page of the National Outstanding Young Farmer organization)

Sharon Page of the National Outstanding Young Farmer organization discusses some of the wide ranging attributes of previous winners of this award.

While overall production of apples is up nationwide, state by state production is expected to be mixed. (Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher, Jaclyn Kramer)

The nation's pear growing belt might see mixed production numbers as drought and other factors could eventually impact yields. (Rod Bain and Jaclyn Kramer of the Economic Research Service)

Extreme drought conditions in various wheat growing regions are contributing to lower wheat production forecasts compared to the previous year. (Rod Bain and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA's quarterly stock forecasts revealed a surprise regarding ending stocks for corn and soybeans, compared to industry projections. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

There is more than one reason for encouraging climate-smart agriculture. (Gary Crawford and Sec'y Tom Vilsack)