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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at condition ratings for cotton.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a look at cotton planting progress.

The U.S. and Japan Friday signed an agreement that would revise the beef safeguard mechanism under the bi-lateral trade agreement between both countries, yet what could this potentially mean for U.S. beef exports to Japan? (Rod Bain and Dan Hallstrom of the U.S. Meat Export Federation)

What are some ways people in areas prone to tropical storm or hurricane activity can prepare for such events? (Rod Bain and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell)

The head of the nation’s Federal Emergency Management Agency offers advice how citizens can prepare in advance of a possible tropical storm or hurricane. (Rod Bain and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell)

Many people are unaware that the Agriculture Department is involved in various rural housing opportunities through its Rural Development mission area - an area being promoted during National Homeownership Month. (Rod Bain and Rural Housing Service Administrator Joaquin Altoro)

USDA Rural Housing Service Administrator Joaquin Altoro discusses the mission and programs within his agency that offer housing options for rural Americans.

June 7th is World Food Safety Day. (Gary Crawford. Dr. Francesco Branca, Food Safety Director of the World Health Organization. Mary Frances Lowe, U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius)

Mary Frances Lowe, U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius, talking about the beginnings of World Food Safety Day. It's observed on June 7th every year.

Mary Frances Lowe, U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius, saying that a major focus of World Food Safety Day is on what consumers can do to prevent food related illness. World Food Day is June 7th.