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If you are grilling at that tailgate party, here's how to do it so you avoid food poisoning problems. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674...

USDA efforts to hire and hold field office workers face some headwinds. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA is celebrating a special birthday for a special and long-running USDA report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski. Former President Richard Nixon and singer/songwriter Bill Joel) ***USDA released the 50th Anniversary edition of the WASDE report Tuesday...

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sharing with visiting National Farmers Union members his views about the federal government's hiring process.

One expert says U.S. agricultural exports are running below last year, but remain "strong". Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bart Kenner, USDA economist. Classic movie actor, Claude Rains.

Hurricane Lee remains in the Atlantic Ocean yet to make landfall, however, that is expected to change this weekend. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Our nation recently requested a USMCA dispute settlement panel related to Mexico’s ban of biotech food products, but what are the next steps in that process? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and U.S. Trade Representatives Office Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip

A cold front over much of the Eastern U.S. could be the determining factor if Hurricane Lee makes landfall in the U.S. and Canada this weekend. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The latest series of awards of USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants continue to provide the specialty crop industry with resources for marketing, research, and education. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt

A unique weather system is contributing to much needed precipitation for very dry Texas and Oklahoma. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)