Fourth of July celebrations this year should be larger, but prices for many holiday cookout foods could be lower than last year. Gary Crawford grills the experts about that on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA economist, Carolyn...

There is no rain and more heat in store for the northwestern drought areas. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Many people may not know this, but USDA has innovative programs to help would-be homeowners. Stephanie Ho has the story of how USDA's Rural Development provided crucial assistance to one Oregon resident. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Sandra, Oregon homeowner. Justin Maxson, USDA Deputy Undersecretary.

Rain will help crops in some parts of the Plains and Midwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Besides celebrating our independence and the easing of COVID restrictions, there's one more thing to celebrate on July 4th. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says he is not expecting any tropical activity to affect the United States in the near future.

4th of July celebrations this year should be larger but prices for many holiday cookout foods could be lower than last year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA economist, Carolyn Chelius.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the end of June, into the first handful of days in July.

We consumers can certainly come up with some interesting and odd questions to ask food experts. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University extension food expert, Karen Blakeslee.

As our nation's agricultural export forecasts reach record numbers, there are possible signs of continued export expansion. (Rod Bain and Acting Deputy Under Secretary Jason Hafemeister)