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World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over USDA's June forecast for milk trade.

A health and safety expert says anyone out in severe heat for any length of time should be aware of the serious signs of heat stress and heat stroke. (Gary Crawford and Ohio State University Agricultural Health and Safety Professor)

Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Agricultural Health and Safety Professor, saying sometimes your skin will give you the first clue that you may be suffering from heat stress.

Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Agricultural Health and Safety Professor, describing muscle cramps as a heat stress warning sign.

An expert says we dog owners should know that very high temperatures such as we are seeing this week can be dangerous for us and for our pets. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh.

A heat wave through this week and early next is expected to bring triple digit high temperatures from the Southern Plains to the Atlantic Coast. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Food shoppers have just gotten a bit of good news on the food price front. Gary Crawford has more in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the path and coverage area of extreme heat over the next week.

Here's a story about a unique rural housing program. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. USDA Rural Housing Service Administrator Joaquin Altoro. Idaho homeowner, Sandra Sauceda. James Earl Jones. ****June is National Home Ownership Month.****

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at how an extended heat wave in parts of the Midwest may affect development of Spring planted crops and winter wheat.