Texas and Louisiana are the primary states impacted by a summer-long heat wave that has led to record high temperatures and dry soils. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

One of the ways USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant program supports producers of fruits, vegetables and similar crops is through marketing and promotion of their products. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt.

A panel at this year’s USDA Ag Outlook Forum provided different perspectives on efforts to reduce foodborne illness salmonella in poultry. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin. University of Minnesota professor Craig Hedberg. Independent food...

Food safety experts are urging consumers to carefully follow the cooking instructions on packages of frozen foods. Gary Crawford has the cold facts. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is...

If you are grilling at that tailgate party, here's how to do it so you avoid food poisoning problems. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674...