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A USDA veterinary official says the U.S. and Mexico are making progress on the Mexican screwworm situation. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Burke Healey with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Dr. Burke Healey with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service saying that the U.S. and Mexico are working hand-in-hand on the screwworm situation.

Dr. Burke Healey with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has details of that November 22nd screwworm detection in Southern Mexico--the only detection as of 3pm EST, November 27th.

Topsoil moisture conditions are much improved over what they were a month ago. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey says there are still some pockets of topsoil dryness.

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...

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)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather forecast for December 3rd through the 9th.

Will our farmers see another year of record net income this year? Will consumers finally see retail food prices come down? Gary Crawford has some expert answers on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh...

How can the USDA become a model of diversity and equal treatment for all? The USDA has just received an interim report of recommendations from the Equity Commission. (Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh. USDA Senior Advisor for Racial Justice Dr. Dewayne...