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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes changes in weather patterns in the month-to-month transition during the period of October 29 – November 4.

There are notable exceptions to climatic conditions in parts of the country in what has been a pattern of mostly dry weather nationwide in recent weeks. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the stretch of dry weather found in much of the country and how it has impacted crops and harvest.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how dry weather of recent weeks combined with sudden and significant precipitation to create a weekend flood event in eastern New Mexico.

The Agriculture Secretary Wednesday announced the latest in Regional Conservation Partnership Program project investments, including those covering tribal areas. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses both the components within the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, and RCPP's connection to USDA climate smart efforts.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides two recently awarded Regional Conservation Partnership Program projects as examples of how RCPP works.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reveals state reporting significant topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending October 20.

* - October is National Cooperative Month - * Nearing a century of service in some cases, rural electric cooperatives continue to serve communities and regions through affordable power. (Rod Bain and Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andy Berke)

* - Bat Week 2024 is October 24 – 31 - * Even with bats as a symbol of Halloween, the annual Bat Week awareness campaign shows the benefits of bats as pollinators and pest control agents. (Rod Bain and Kim Winter of the U.S. Forest Service)