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USDA has a new farm income forecast for this year. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Carrie Litkowski)

The Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is here to share information about USDA resources, grants and programs with all the communities we serve, including veterans, underrepresented farmers, new farmers, students, community nonprofit organizations, and higher education institutions...

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has just announced new investments in USDA's Rural Energy for America program. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Here are a couple of ways to turn your Labor Day weekend cookout into a sickout. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov

The Agriculture Secretary talked about USDA's fertilizer initiative at the Farm Progress show in Illinois Wednesday. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The latest U.S. Topsoil Moisture Condition Report reflects the highest very short to short national rating in a decade. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states with notable very short to short topsoil condition ratings for the period ending August 27th.

What does weather look like across the country as travelers prepare for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

U.S. Trade Representative Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip explains the importance of the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APEC) and Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee (ATEC) as a mechanism for industry input on ag trade issues.

The latest USDA Pasture and Rangeland Conditions Report reflects usual late summer dryness in parts of the country and raises concerns about conditions in some areas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)