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The Agriculture Secretary says upcoming global meetings will provide future direction for agriculture's role on issues such as climate mitigation. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about recent discussions at the G20 Ag Ministerial pertaining to agriculture's role in climate migitation, and the differing paths desired by the U.S. and its partners, and the European Union.

The Agriculture Secretary says currently underway is consideration of candidates to serve as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

It's an usually good time for most farmers in this country, but there's always something to worry about. (Gary Crawford and Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist)

A look at the farm credit situation shows a strong and improving farm economy. (Gary Crawford and Jackson Takach, Chief Economist for Farmer Mac)

Jackson Takach, Chief Economist for Farmer Mac, telling an Agri-Pulse Farm Outlook Forum that farmers are benefitting from current low interest rates.

USDA's Rural Development offers multiple loans and grants to assist rural healthcare facilities with expansion plans - both for facilities and customer services. (Rod Bain and Jennifer Smith of Family Healthcare of Northwestern Ohio)

Jennifer Smith of Family Healthcare of Northwestern Ohio discusses the timeline of her facility becoming a federally qualified health center for her rural service area, and the expansion of services through USDA Rural Development financing.

The development pace of the nation's corn crop is ahead of schedule. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest look at corn denting progress.