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Significant precipitation totals in parts of Southern Brazil appears to have impacted some of their crops currently under harvest. (Rod Bain and Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg discusses how significant rains in Southern Brazil are projected to impact that region's soybean crop.

A practice prohibited in the realm of Tennessee walking horses is the focus of recently updated regulations within the federal Horse Protection Act. (Rod Bain and Melissa Carlson of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Melissa Carlson of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service describe a practice in the Tennessee walking horse show event that was prohibited as part of the Horse Protection Act in the 1970's.

Melissa Carlson of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service discusses what led to a recent final rule and amendment within the Horse Protection Act pertaining to the practice of soaring at Tennessee walking horse show events.

There is one critical food safety step that many outdoor grillers either forget or ignore. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert 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...

The nation's dairy operators are producing more milk this year than was expected. Will this continue into 2925? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski says strong demand for cheese and butter is helping support milk production and prices.

The La Nina weather pattern is delaying the arrival of rains in the southwestern United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The holidays can be a very stressful time, but there are ways to reduce that stress level. Gary Crawford talks with an expert on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral health specialist.