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USDA is encouraging voluntary participation in climate-smart agricultural practices, especially in a pilot program that targets producers in 10 states. Stephanie Ho has more on the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Jimmy Bramblett, NRCS Deputy Chief for Programs.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says there were small changes in global rice production forecasts.

This season has been one of the worst for many spring wheat growers. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

This is the time of the growing season when timely rains are most important. Some areas are getting those rains. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

Continued hot and dry conditions are producing a worsening wildfire situation in the West. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, with the national weather forecast for July 20th through the 26th.

The latest Consumer Price Index shows shoppers are seeing above average increases in food prices. (Gary Crawford and Carolyn Chelius, USDA economist)