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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.

This is the year a new Farm Bill is expected, but not necessarily guaranteed, to be approved and signed into law. What are some of the challenges in getting a 2023 Farm Bill passed, and what might some of its many stakeholders see inside its pages? Rod Bain looks at the crafting of a new Farm Bill...

A winter storm system crossing the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest this week is expected to bring with it various challenges, yet perhaps some benefits. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)