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Connecting Veterans with Careers in USDA

00:00:59:95   2023-11-06   
One of the duties of USDA's Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison is connecting veterans with potential career opportunities within the Agriculture Department and other federal agencies. (Rod Bain and Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison Monshi Ramdass)

Big Challenges for USDA Market Forecasters

00:00:59:85   2023-11-06   
Uncertain global grain market developments pose major challenges to analysts trying to forecast market prospects. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)

Actuality: Analyst's Focus Shifting to South American Weather/Crops

00:00:18:25   2023-11-06   
Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman says trade analysts are starting to shift their focus to happenings in South America.

Voting Underway in FSA County Committee Elections

00:00:59:87   2023-11-06   
The annual election cycle for USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee seats is now taking place through December Fourth. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Actuality: FSA County Committee Member Duties

00:00:59:27   2023-11-06   
Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux discusses some of the duties of FSA County Committee members.

Winter Wheat Condition Ratings Going in "Right Direction"

00:01:00:21   2023-11-06   
The condition of this season's winter wheat crop is much better than last season's crop at this same point in time. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Cotton Harvest Accelerates

00:00:56:32   2023-11-06   
The cotton harvest is picking up speed in many areas. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A Good Week Overall for Corn/Soybean Harvesting

00:00:59:68:   2023-11-06   
Weather has been generally good for corn and soybean harvesting. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actuality: The Latest on the Peanut Harvest

00:00:40:96   2023-11-06   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on the peanut harvest.

Actuality: Sugarbeet Harvest

00:00:43:65   2023-11-06   
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the final report on the sugarbeet harvest.