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How have crops and livestock been affected so far by what was Hurricane Debby, and how could its remnants impact ag along its path? (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...

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)

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

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.

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.

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

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)

Funding provided through USDA Rural Development programs not only helped a Virginia entrepreneur open a digital theater, but also save energy and money. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brett Hayes