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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, talking about the cold wave that has settled over much of the country this week.

Don't listen to this next report unless you want to hear the unexpurgated truth about Thanksgiving. Gary Crawford has the hard-hitting story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA historical expert, Anne Effland.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, comparing this season's winter wheat situation with last year's season.

A North Carolina Red Spruce takes its place among the long line of U.S. Capitol Christmas trees with its lighting ceremony scheduled near November’s end. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lorie Stroup of the U.S. Forest Service

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather outlook for November 22nd through the 28th.

How might an agritourism operator and their customers benefit from the form of agribusiness? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension

Among the notable findings of USDA’s latest edition of its “Rural America at a Glance” report, a change in rural population numbers over the last two years. (Rod Bain and Jim Davis of the Economic Research Service)

USDA's Chief Economist recently gave insight into some of the potential economic and trade impacts of lower water levels in parts of the Mississippi River. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

USDA economic researchers Jim Davis and Anil Rupasighna discuss the annual report on rural population and economic trends issued by USDA called "Rural America at a Glance".