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The federal government talked to a wide range of stakeholders across the country before unveiling its America the Beautiful initiative. (Stephanie Ho and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland)

The Interior Department has introduced a proposal to expand access to public lands, which would benefit hunters and fishers. (Stephanie Ho and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland)

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says one way USDA is poised to help with conservation efforts is by providing more technical assistance through its Natural Resources Conservation Service.

USDA's latest trade update shows how much our trade with China has changed, compared to the 2020 fiscal year. (Gary Crawford and Dylan Russell, USDA economist)

Drought coverage across the contiguous U.S. continue to intensify and is approaching levels that are notable in the record books. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The last month has not only increased drought coverage across the West, but has added to concerns about water supplies for the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses areas covered in drought and particular commodities in drought as the growing season continues.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at some of the commodities in drought coverage for the month ending May 4th.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses the expanding drought in the West, including D3 and D4 drought conditions on a state-by-state basis.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about those few areas in the West that still have appreciable mountain snowpack that can contribute to water supplies in a year where much of the region has meager snowpack and water supply concerns.