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What changes, if any, were found in the latest USDA domestic pasture and rangeland conditions report? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of states reporting notable good to excellent pasture and rangeland conditions ratings for the period ending June 30.

An expert says that a popular time-saving cookout practice could raise the risk of making you and your holiday cookout guests very sick. (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...

The national symbol of wildfire prevention, and the public service campaign that created him, reached the eightieth anniversary mark in 2024. Rod Bain looks as some of the cultural and cumulative impacts of Smokey Bear in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Smokey Bear. U.S...

The formation of Hurricane Beryl is record setting, but what else holds for this tropical system as it crosses the Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula this week? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What is the make-up and breakdown of a new Federal strategy to reduce food loss and waste and increase recycling of organic materials? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby

Remnants of a recent heat wave remain in several areas of the West, with above normal high temperatures expected this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Entities wishing funding for a pilot project focused on localized composting and food waste reduction have until early September to apply. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Director Brian Guse

Remnants of a recent heat wave remains in several areas of the West, with above normal high temperatures expected this week. ( USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Selected communities now have assistance in developing wildfire defense plans, thanks in part to recently awarded U.S. Forest Service grants. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brad Simpkins of the Forest Service