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This week brings another drop in condition ratings for corn and soybeans. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg with tatest on soybean crop development.

USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg says cotton crop improving.

USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg with a report on cotten crop progress.

USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg with rice condition report.

USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg talking about the rapid winter wheat harvest pace.

USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg) talking about the drop in condition ratings of spring wheat.

A recently announced nationwide food loss and waste reduction strategy involves four pillars which includes efforts by the Agriculture Department. (Rod Bain and USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby)

Jean Buzby of the Office of the Chief Economist explains the reasons behind USDA and federal efforts to reduce U.S. food loss and waste by fifty per cent by the year 2030.

USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby explains a recently announced national strategy for federal agencies to address food loss and waste reduction as well as organic waste recycling.