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President Biden has launched a nationwide series of rural events to announce investments to revitalize struggling rural communities. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. White House Infrastructure coordinator Mitch Landrieu.

A stretch from the Texas Gulf Coast along the coastal Southeast could see beneficial precipitation later this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What are the results within USDA’s latest look at domestic household food security? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher Matthew Rabbit

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at a potential cold weather system travelling through the West next week and what that means precipitation-wise.

Most of us are flunking the clean hands test, at least in our kitchens. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service ***October 15th. 2023 was Global Handwashing Day.***

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses current wildfire threats in parts of the Southeast, and how rains later this week could help curb some of those threats.

Hosting this year's Thanksgiving dinner? An expert has some advice about how much turkey to buy. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674...

Most of this week will feature mild temperatures across a majority of the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

You've just found a turkey that's been in your freezer for years. Is it still OK to eat that turkey? Gary Crawford has an answer from an expert. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses what has been a quiet weather period to begin the week and its impacts on field work and winter planted crops.