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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses recent declines in extreme to exceptional drought coverage across the country, per the December 5th U.S. Drought Monitor.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at notable high end drought coverage by state for the period ending December 5th.

The USDA is launching programs to boost the ability of tribal communities to feed themselves in the way they see fit. (Gary Crawford and Heather Dawn Thompson, Director of USDA's Office of Tribal Relations)

The President has signed an Executive Order that will give tribes easier access to federal programs. (Gary Crawford and President Joe Biden)

President Joe Biden telling the Tribal Nations Summit about the growing number of agreements being signed with tribes to allow for co-stewardship of federal lands.

USDA is making grants to tribal organizations and communities to help them develop and expand local processing of indigenous foods. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at the White House Tribal Nations Summit, talking about the new Bison Purchase Pilot Program.

The 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor sent U.S. farmers into production overdrive, helped by civilian victory gardens. (Gary Crawford, Anne Effland and former President Franklin Roosevelt)

Farm Service Agency Direct Loan customers now have ability to apply for financing and check on their loans online. (Rod Bain and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small talks about recent Farm Service Agency efforts to streamline the direct loan application process, including the recently released online loan application.