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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says that judging from the responses at this week's meeting of G7 agricultural officials, the world is very interested in the U.S. approach to climate smart ag. production. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling reporters that Ukraine was a major topic at the meeting of G7 ag. officials in Japan.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling reporters about some of his activities in Japan.

The Chief of the U.S. Forest Service told lawmakers this week some of his agency's preparations as the upcoming wildfire season approaches. (Rod Bain and Chief Randy Moore)

The nation's overall topsoil moisture condition changed very little during this past week. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at regions that have surplus topsoil moisture.

The price of food this year will generally be higher than last year, but not by as much as analysts had projected a month ago. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)

USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan, reviewing some of the food products for which price forecasts have been raised.