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USDA’s Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities program includes a diverse project list, including one featuring the nation’s sorghum industry. (Rod Bain and Tim Lust of National Sorghum Producers)

The start of meteorological autumn carries over one trend from summer - the continued deterioration of topsoil moisture conditions on a nationwide level. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at several regions of the country reporting significant very short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings within their states.

For the most part, the country reports continued deterioration in pastures and rangelands, per the latest USDA pasture and rangeland report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What are some members of the farm and food sector saying about the potential of climate smart efforts such as USDA’s Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities program? (Rod Bain. Ray Gaesser of Solutions from the Land. Chelsea Good of the Livestock Marketing Association.)

President Joe Biden in Wisconsin Thursday announcing new investments in rural clean energy projects.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over this month's USDA price forecasts for dairy categories, classes, and all-milk prices.

The latest dairy outlook from the Agriculture Department reflects opposite directions for production and prices. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Corn and soybean condition ratings continue to be very good. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)