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Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins explains how USDA's Seed Sovereignty Initiative fosters benefits for both public entities and private companies. (Audio courtesy of KWMT Radio - Fort Dodge, IA)

The Agriculture Secretary says USDA's newly announced Seed Sovereignty Initiative provides the roadmap and resources to expand our nation's seed and germplasm collections to strengthen food security. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins) (Audio courtesy of KWMT Radio - Fort Dodge, IA)

Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey says near and above normal temperatures across much of the nation, and a gradient of precipitation, is forecasted for the period of October 13 - 19.

Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey explains an Eastern Pacific hurricane remnant will enter the U.S. monsoon stream this week, bringing beneficial rainfall to parts of the Southwestern U.S.

The transition from September to October includes weather going from showery to warmer than usual in some growing areas - giving crop fields ability to dry and harvest to resume. (Rod Bain and USDA Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Agriculture Department Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey notes possible impacts to crops, pastures, and soils in areas of the Southeast expecting precipitation from a tropical system developing in the Gulf.

Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the possible development of a tropical system in the Gulf - one that could bring significant rainfall in nation's Southeast region.

While degree of development is still to be determined, it is certain much of the Central and Eastern Gulf Coast could experience significant moisture this week from tropical activity. (Rod Bain and USDA Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce goes over two focal points within the Natural Resources Conservation Service's Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program

Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce discusses a Natural Resources Conservation Service regenerative agriculture pilot program and the recent announcement for funding applications.