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The harvests of corn and soybeans are running only slightly ahead of average. Here's why. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling a White House press briefing that a government shutdown would be incredibly disruptive to USDA and its millions of customers and stakeholders.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling a White House press briefing about the effects on USDA nutrition assistance programs if the government were to shut down.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says a government shutdown would affect millions of Americans. (Gary Crawford and Sec'y Tom Vilsack)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes how agriculture in areas impacted by Tropical Storm Ophelia might fare in the aftermath of the storm.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some the impacts that Tropical Storm Ophelia might have on North Carolina’s cotton crop.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey recaps the weekend activity of Tropical Storm Ophelia along the middle Atlantic coast.

What were some of the implications of a tropical storm that travelled along the nation's mid-Atlantic coast over this past weekend? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The USDA is extending the deadline to apply for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program. (Gary Crawford and Monica Rainge with USDA)

The USDA and the Coca-Cola Company are continuing a ten-year partnership to carry out joint environmental projects. (Gary Crawford. Deputy Under Agriculture Secretary Meryl Harrell. Kurt Ritter with the Coca-Cola Company)