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For Equity Commission (EC) Rural Community Economic Development (RCED) subcommittee member Shonterria (“Terri”) Charleston, what began as a pursuit to bridge a gap between those in need and the Department of Agriculture turned into the fulfillment of a prophecy set by her mother.

What 's in store for wheat growers in the new crop year? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Lower crop production doesn't always bring higher prices, as corn growers may discover during this next crop year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski explains how USDA came up with its projection for this season's corn crop.

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says he expects the world will produce a record large 798 million ton wheat crop this year.

USDA meteorologist Mark Brusberg says a mixed bag of temperatures and mostly above normal precipitation are part of the nation's weather forecast for the period of May 21 - 27.

Several parts of the Eastern U.S. have experienced precipitation in recent days – much of that beneficial. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

USDA meteorologist Mark Brusberg looks at areas of the nation that could see accumulations of rain over the next seven days.

A White House event Tuesday featured announcements from the Agriculture Secretary on investments for rural infrastructure and economic development. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses grants available for organizations to help Puerto Rico Rural Partners Network communities access disaster recovery funding.