Max Armstrong continues his insights on the derecho in a conversation with Bill Northey, USDA undersecretary of agriculture. Northey, whose farm operation was missed by the storm, does know the challenges of harvesting down corn. In Max's conversation with Northey, we learn about some support available, but there are other challenges to deal with as well. And Northey shares stories of optimism too.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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