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USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg with rice condition report.

USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg talking about the rapid winter wheat harvest pace.

USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg) talking about the drop in condition ratings of spring wheat.

A recently announced nationwide food loss and waste reduction strategy involves four pillars which includes efforts by the Agriculture Department. (Rod Bain and USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby)

Jean Buzby of the Office of the Chief Economist explains the reasons behind USDA and federal efforts to reduce U.S. food loss and waste by fifty per cent by the year 2030.

USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby explains a recently announced national strategy for federal agencies to address food loss and waste reduction as well as organic waste recycling.

USDA has announced the latest round of funding applications is underway for its rural broadband technical assistance program. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden)

Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden describes the two categories available for application under the Broadband Technical Assistance Program.

Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden explains update scoring criteria for the latest round of Broadband Technical Assistance funding applications.

Some areas of the country are suffering from record-breaking heat. An animal care expert has some advice for dog owners in those areas. (Gary Crawford and USDA veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh)