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USDA’s latest Topsoil Moisture Condition report for the period ending October 22 reflects little or no change from the previous week nationwide, although changes vary by state. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers locales across the nation with notable very short-to-short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending October 22.

What are the latest numbers from USDA's Pasture and Rangeland Conditions report - the next to last edition for this year? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the numbers of states with significant very poor-to-poor pasture and rangeland conditions for the period ending October 22.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at regions of the nation with notable good-to-excellent pasture and rangeland conditions for the period ending October 22.

Agritourism remains popular for both farm owners and consumers due to its variety of benefits. Yet for a farmer or rancher wishing to run an agritourism operation, there are challenges to consider. Rod Bain looks at various benefits and challenges associated with agritourism in this edition of...

USDA is boosting investments in export market promotion and international food aid. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

* - ATTN: Bat Week is October 24 - 31 - * The annual awareness campaign about bats, their role in agriculture, and threats to their existence, is now international in scope. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kim Winter of the US Forest Service

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains why USDA international trade promotion programs are important.

An expert says don't let food poisoning bacteria haunt your Halloween party. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) Listeners can...