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An expert says take care of your brain. It's the only one you've got. Today on this edition of Agriculture USA Gary Crawford has expert advice on how to boost your brain. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson, with Kansas State University Extension.

Remnants of Hurricane Debby are expected to merge with a cold front later this week, resulting in heavy precipitations along much of the East Coast. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Food safety officials have just announced a plan designed to reduce Salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford Under Secretary of Agriculture Dr.Emilio Esteban. Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the potential impacts to agriculture along the path of the former Hurricane Debby as it moves northward later this week.

USDA efforts within its ASCEND for Better Health Initiative include the formation and networking of nutrition hubs to research how improved diets provide better health outcomes. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young. USDA-Southern University Nutrition...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the potential of wind and flood concerns along the Southern Atlantic Coast this week as the remnants of Hurricane Debby travel northward.

If you plan to bring your dog with you on your vacation, an expert has a list of things you should take. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANS: Gary Crawford. USDA veterinarian, Dawn Fitzhugh.

Weather in the Western half of the U.S. will vary this coming week, with conditions ranging from hot and dry to potential wet from monsoon moisture. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Want to improve your physical and mental health? Studies show being around trees can help. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Michelle Kondo with the U.S. Forest Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses potential activity that could develop over the next week into the latest Atlantic Basin tropical system.