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Report shows most hired farm workers are earning higher average wages than a year ago. (Gary Crawford)

***Broadcasters---this story for use only on Friday, Nov. 25.*** The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov *** How do you safely handle those turkey, ham and beef leftovers? (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with the...

If you want to find a real Christmas tree this year, an expert says don't wait too long to buy it. (Gary Crawford and Tim O'Connor, Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association)

The Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production was developed as part of the 2018 Farm Bill – designed to promote food production in urban areas through various innovations and support mechanisms. Rod Bain looks at the efforts made the by Agriculture Department to build up urban...

How might agriculture be impacted if the nation's rail carriers and their employees go on strike next month? (Rod Bain. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Tom Haig of the National Corn Growers Association.)

The USDA has just unveiled a package of proposed changes to its Women, Infants and Children nutrition program. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean

What might your part of the country experience weather-wise regarding any Thanksgiving week travel plans? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The Agriculture Department recently announced recipients of its latest round of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants in efforts to promote and expand urban ag. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Leslie Glover of the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses exceptions of the past week to the nationwide weather trend of cold and dry conditions.

What were the latest population and economic trends in rural America revealed in USDA annual report studying our nation’s rural areas? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher Jim Davis