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Broadcasters--The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov How do you safely handle those turkey, ham and beef leftovers? (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline)

The USDA is only hours away from releasing its last weekly Crop Progress Report for the 2023 growing season. The report will resume next spring. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What are some cons and scams consumers should watch out for as they shop or provide charity this holiday season? (Rod Bain and Amy Nofzinger of the American Association of Retired Persons)

Amy Nofzinger of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) shares details of a scam found on social media sites that could separate consumers from their money.

Most row crop producers saw prices drop during September. (Gary Crawford)

Wheat Prices soared after Russia's announcement that it would not renew the Black Sea Grains Initiative. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA has some scary news about the new winter wheat crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, gives some condition ratings for the winter wheat crop by state.

The corn and soybean harvests are going at a rapid pace. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, with some corn havest numbers by state.