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USDA’s June Meat Production and Price Forecasts focused primarily on changes in categories in this calendar year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the June forecast for U.S. meat exports.

August First is the deadline for eligible voters to nominate themselves or another ag producer to serve on their local Farm Service Agency County Committee. (Rod Bain and FSA Deputy Administrator Marcus Graham)

Eleven recently established USDA Urban Agriculture Committees are accepting nominations for members for their first ever committee elections. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Marcus Graham)

* - STATIONS: Please air this Public Service Announcement from now until Monday, August First - * Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Marcus Graham provides details on the upcoming FSA County Committee nomination process and election period.

Dogs can suffer heat stroke very quickly in severe heat such as a big chunk of the country has been experiencing this week. Quick and appropriate action could save your dog's life. (Gary Crawford and Kurt Hammel, with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Many places are setting records for high temperatures. Experts say pets are at risk in high heat situations. (Gary Crawford and Kurt Hammel with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

If you are a dog owner and are living in an area where it's dangerously hot, experts urge you to be alert for symptoms of heat stress and stroke in your dog. (Gary Crawford and Kurt Hammel, veterinarian with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Pasture and rangeland condition across the continental U.S. recorded week-over-week improvement in USDA latest condition report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, highlights the more notable state pasture and rangeland conditions for the week ending June 12th.