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The Boost to Eradicate the New World Screwworm Threat

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The growing threat of a pest to our nation’s cattle supply as it moves northward from Mexico has increased efforts of prevention and eradication, including a recently announced five-pronged strategy introduced by the Agriculture Secretary. Rod Bain looks at some history associated with New World...

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Escalating Approach to Address Wildfire Season

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With the height of wildfire activity during the summer months, federal agencies are working with partners in aggressive fire management and incident control approaches. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.

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Describing Details of a Derecho

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An uncommon weather event recently occurred in the North Central U.S. but what exactly is a derecho? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

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The Cool Approach to Keep Pets Safe in Extreme Heat

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As nationwide temperatures remain extremely hot, the need to keep pet cools increases in importance. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathy Campitelli of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

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Food Safety Prevents July 4th Foodborne Bacteria Fireworks

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* - Food safety tips are available through the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline … 1-888-MPHotline or e-mail at mphotline@usda.gov. - * Backyard or outdoor grilling this Independence Day holiday should include food safety considerations to prevent the potential of getting sick from unwanted bacteria...

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Components of New World Screwworm Prevention-Eradication Plan

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The Agriculture Secretary recently discussed the five prongs within USDA’s strategy to address the threat of New World Screwworm entering our country and affecting our nation’s cattle and livestock. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins

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Nominations Now Accepted for FSA County Committee Positions

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USDA's Farm Service Agency begins its annual County Committee election process this month with nominations now being accepted for Committee seats. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Bill Beam

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What's Keeping Cattle in Feedlots?

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USDA's June Cattle on Feed Report revealed some notable trends culminating in tighter supplies of cattle, yet more livestock staying in feedlots. Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Micheal McConnell

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Gleaning Now of Mushroom Sector Data

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The opportunity for eligible mushroom producers to provide information on their operations this past growing season is now available, through USDA’s annual mushroom survey. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

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Details of Derecho Event

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What was the extent of damages and impacts associated with a weekend derecho blowing through much of the North Central U.S.? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

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