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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather outlook for July 5th through July 11th.

Some of the highlights from the recent USDA-led agricultural trade mission to the United Kingdom were recalled by the delegation�s leader, the Deputy Agriculture Secretary. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh

Will that cheeseburger I'm grilling this holiday weekend cost more than last year, or less? The answer could be yes to both questions. (Gary Crawford. USDA economists, Megan Sweitzer and Shayle Shagam)

What will rising interest rates mean for farmers and for agriculture in general? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

Food safety experts say many of the food poisoning cases that will flare up on and right after July 4th will be from two common grilling mistakes. (Gary Crawford and USDA food safety expert, Meredith Carothers) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674...

What should a producer know about keeping records and documents in the event of a natural disaster, as well as what documentation should they obtain if a disaster affects their operation? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow

Even if you follow all the rules for safely grilling meat and poultry for that July 4th cookout, you can still give food poisoning bacteria a chance to make people sick by ignoring one important post-cooking rule. (Gary Crawford and USDA food safety expert, Meredith Carothers) ****Broadcasters: The...

USDA's Farm Service Agency reminds crop producers that the deadline is coming soon for reporting of crop acreage for this season, and what information they will need to provide. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow

Various challenges to fertilizer producers have underscored the need for greater resiliency within the industry to assure product gets to customers in a timely manner. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Cory Rosenbusch of The Fertilizer Institute

The Deputy Agriculture Secretary provided details on participation and meetings during last week's USDA-led agricultural trade mission to the United Kingdom. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh)