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Today turkey is much more than just a holiday food. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

The Agriculture Secretary recently provided an update on a new agricultural trade program, and announced the schedule for next year’s USDA-led ag trade missions. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

If you need last minute answers about preparing that Thanksgiving meal, you'll be able to reach a live expert (those are the best kind), even on Thanksgiving Day. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline...

Two top U.S. ag trade officials shared some of the successes of 2023 during a recent visit with farm broadcasters. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. U.S. Trade Representative’s Office Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor.

A food safety expert says if you are the one preparing the Thanksgiving meal, you need to wash your hands frequently during the process. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674...

Even though pork and broiler production is expected to increase next year, total meat output will decline due to a cutback in beef production. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Registration is now open for next year's USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, and with it, announcements of some of the topics and presenters for the event. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

What might be some of the areas of focus for agricultural interests attending this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land

Results are out for the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual survey for Thanksgiving meal costs, so what might consumers on average pay at the grocery stores this year? (Rod Bain and AFBF Executive Vice President Joby Young)

Did you wait too long to thaw that Thanksgiving turkey? The meal is only hours away. Are you doomed? (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go...