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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack wants to resurrect the "Strike Force" approach to fighting rural poverty. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

What do farmers need to make huge leaps in soil and water conservation? (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during a House Appropriations hearing, talking about the need for agriculture to be resilient and profitable.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during a House Appropriations hearing, talking about bringing broadband to rural areas.

Eligible producers in a California and Oregon watershed can apply for funding for losses from recent drought through USDA's Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Despite a slight improvement in the nation's topsoil moisture numbers, there are still widespread shortages around the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, points to the areas in the country that have noticeable topsoil moisture surpluses.

There are pros and cons with black vultures. (Stephanie Ho; Lee Humberg, Wildlife Services; Bryan Kluever, Wildlife Services)

Black vultures are primarily located in the southeastern part of the country, but their range is expanding. (Stephanie Ho and Bryan Kleuver, Wildlife Services)

A cold wave is hitting winter wheat production areas in the middle part of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)