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The CDC says millions of us will get sick this summer from outdoor grilling mistakes. Gary Crawford has a list of the three biggest goofs. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. Also, Larry, Moe and Curly. ****Broadcasters: The...

The U.S. territory of Guam could see significant impacts from a tropical cyclone traveling through the Western Pacific. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

There are several common themes running through USDA Crop Forecasts for the New marketing year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says warm and wet seems to be the prevailing weather trends for the period of May 30 to June 5.

What will 2024 hold for the nation's beef, pork and broiler sectors? Gary Crawford has the latest forecasts. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service is working hard to have enough technical conservation experts on board to work with farmers on needed conservation plans and projects. (Gary Crawford and Terry Cosby, Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Livestock producers suffering loss from weather related disasters last year still have time to apply for the Farm Service Agency’s suite of livestock disaster assistance programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

There are several possible reasons why the USDA's Farm Service Agency is having trouble recruiting and retaining employees at local county offices. (Gary Crawford and Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator of the USDA's Farm Service Agency)

What are the various steps to adopt changes in Federal Milk Marketing Orders once the Agriculture Secretary accept proposals? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Associate Administrator Melissa Bailey

Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator of the USDA's Farm Service Agency, telling a House Ag. Subcommittee about efforts to help make credit more available to beginning farmers.