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The Agriculture Secretary talked about USDA's fertilizer initiative at the Farm Progress show in Illinois Wednesday. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Over 130 new appointees will soon provide their input on agricultural trade issues through two USDA-U.S. Trade Representative advisory committees. (Rod Bain and USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip)

U.S. Trade Representative Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip explains the importance of the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APEC) and Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee (ATEC) as a mechanism for industry input on ag trade issues.

The latest U.S. Topsoil Moisture Condition Report reflects the highest very short to short national rating in a decade. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states with notable very short to short topsoil condition ratings for the period ending August 27th.

The latest USDA Pasture and Rangeland Conditions Report reflects usual late summer dryness in parts of the country and raises concerns about conditions in some areas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What does weather look like across the country as travelers prepare for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Here are a couple of ways to turn your Labor Day weekend cookout into a sickout. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov

A new farmer survey shows why more farmers are using cover crops. The survey also explodes one myth about cover crop incentives. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Rob Myers with USDA's Sustainable Ag. Research and Extension Group at the...

Two Atlantic tropical systems are now hurricanes, with one expected to gain strength in the Gulf of Mexico and reach the mainland U.S. Wednesday. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)