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Most of us don't keep our New Year's resolution to start and stick with an exercise program? Why? (Gary Crawford, Dr. Karen Ensle and classic comedian, W.C. Fields)

USDA and the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office are accepting applications through January 31st for positions on federal ag trade advisory committees. (Rod Bain and Allison Thomas of the Foreign Agricultural Service)

Allison Thomas of the Foreign Agricultural Service explains the intent of the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC) and the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATAC) in providing input to USDA and the U.S. Trade Representatives Office.

Allison Thomas of the Foreign Agricultural Service offers details for application for USDA-U.S. Trade Representative's Office ag trade advisory committees, with the current application period concluding January 31.

This week USDA will give traders a final assessment of the size of this past season's crops. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

One expert says don't take USDA's new trade forecast for the upcoming fiscal year too seriously. There are too many unknowns. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

New USDA loans and grants are being used to rescue old and inadequate water and sewer systems in West Virginia. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The latest national topsoil moisture condition report shows no changes in categories, despite some significant changes on state and regional levels. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, provides the summary of the latest U.S. Pastures and Rangeland Condition report for the period ending August 28th.

Here are a couple of ways to turn your Labor Day weekend cookout into a sickout. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov