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Increasing warmth should develop in coming days in several parts of the nation's Southern tier. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

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...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes a series of showers and storms crossing the Pacific Northwest this week.

As lawmakers try to craft a new farm bill, one of the many debates centers around what is the best way to help producers when disasters strike. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Steve Peterson with USDA Farm Service Agency

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at mid-week active weather patterns and what that might mean regarding precipitation accumulations and possible flood events.

A Department of Energy report is projecting major growth of the U.S. bio-based economy which could raise farmers' revenues. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Jeff Marootian with the Department of Energy

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation can be found in most areas of the country for the period of May 28 - June 3.

What is the outlook for milk production and prices for the next year and a half? Gary Crawford haa the latest forecast. ' PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Classic entertainer, Danny Kaye. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

Even if you've cooked your meat and poultry items properly and carefully, cookout food safety problems can crop up. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674...

A unique multi-day rain event in Southern Brazil raises concerns how crops currently under harvest might be affected. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg