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Haiti Reports First African Swine Fever Detection in 37 Years

00:01:00.107   2021-09-22   
Haiti is reporting its first detection of African Swine Fever in almost four decades. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Jack Shere with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Vilsack on ASF Case in Haiti.

00:01:00.369   2021-09-22   
The Agriculture Secretary commented Wednesday on word of a case of African Swine Fever detected in Haiti. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Continuing Concerns About Port Disruptions

00:01:00.003   2021-09-22   
The Agriculture Secretary is among those continuing efforts to alleviate congestion at our nation's ports, causing shipment disruptions including of ag goods. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

U.S. Putting More Resources into Preventing Spread of African Swine Fever.

00:00:58.540   2021-09-22   
The U.S. is putting more resources into preventing the spread of African Swine Fever from the Dominican Republic and Haiti. (Gary Crawford. Dr. Jack Shere with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. John Sagle with U.S. Customs and Border Security)

Dry Conditions Continue to Dominate Much of the Country

00:00:59.428   2021-09-22   
Topsoil moisture shortages continue to outnumber surpluses around the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Where are the Driest States in the Country This Week?

00:00:59.872   2021-09-22   
Where are the driest states in the country this week? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Pastures in Drought-Stricken Areas are Still in Rough Shape

00:00:59.115   2021-09-22   
Pastures in drought-stricken areas are still in rough shape. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Pastures in Drought-Stricken Areas are Still in Rough Shape

00:00:59.977   2021-09-22   
There has been a slight decline in overall pasture conditions, week-over-week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)