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USDA is nearing completion of its review to update the Thrifty Food Plan, which forms the basis for its nutrition programs. (Stephanie Ho and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

What are the main weather stories for the country this week? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is asking Congress for funding to fill hundreds of vacant positions at USDA. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service outlook for the country for the later part of this month.

More help is on the way for struggling dairy operators. (Gary Crawford. Senator Patrick Leahy and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux explains the reasons behind updates to the Conservation Reserve Program's General Sign-Up, now underway through July 23rd.

Extreme heat will threaten high temperature records in the southwestern United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Changes to two Conservation Reserve Program sign-ups have been announced, including dates for the current General sign-up and upcoming CRP Grasslands acreage enrollment. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Not much rain is expected across most of the country this week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Farmers and others in agriculture who have not been helped by USDA Covid relief efforts are being targeted to get assistance. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)