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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains why USDA international trade promotion programs are important.

USDA's Equity Commission is holding public meetings in Arizona this week. (Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small telling the USDA's Equiy Commission meeting in Tucson that a diverse agriculture is a more resilient agriculture.

What are the chances of lawmakers extending the 2018 Farm Bill? (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Significant rains and snows in areas of the nation are among the expected outcomes as a storm system crosses the country this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Significant cold and snowfall are expected this week in an area covering the Pacific Northwest and Northern Plains. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey examines how snows in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Plains are expected to benefit winter wheat crops in those areas.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a stretch of heavy rains expected this week from Texas to the Great Lakes region.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about where areas in the nation's mid-sectors could benefit from heavy rains expected throughout the week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses both the benefits and potential issues associated with mild weather conditions expected in the Southeast and the Atlantic Seaboard this week.