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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announces first of its kind support for meat processing and harvesting projects connected with Tribal entities and indigenous animals.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses a new program to allow public service internship participants opportunity to learn about tribal ag and food sovereignty issues.

Topsoil moisture concerns are running the gamut from not enough moisture to too much. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about some of the states in which topsoil moisture is short to very short.

The condition of the nation's pastures and rangelands is improving rapidly. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Food production by farmers and civilians was a key factor in the success of the D-Day invasion 80 years ago this week. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA historical expert, Anne Effland. ABC reporter George Hicks. President Franklin Roosevelt.

Acreage enrollment is taking place now through June 29th for USDA's Grassland Conservation Reserve Program. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux provides an example of how the Grasslands Conservation Reserve Program might look on an individual property and what it could offer regarding conservation and economic benefits.

Many farmers may welcome the new national weather pattern that's on the way. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the new dry weather system should help farmers finish up field work.