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With drought in the west, conditions in some areas are worsening, but there are areas where conditions are getting better. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

States in the path of the remnants of Ida had some of the nation's highest topsoil moisture numbers before the storm hit. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Pastures in poor condition are in the northwestern part of the country, while pastures in good condition are largely in the southeast. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA's upcoming crop forecast will come from more than just what farmers expect their yields will be. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

There are many ways to turn your Labor Day weekend cookout into a sickout. Here are just a couple. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to...

Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline, outlining several ways you can get food safety questions answered live by real experts. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask...

As dairy growers continue their recovery from economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Department is announcing a series of programs to assist while building future resiliency in dairy markets. Rod Bain looks at these offerings and how they can benefit the dairy industry in this...

Two USDA pilot crop insurance programs have been updated, including a revised closing sales date for policies. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Keeping a closer eye on the disease situation of animals may help give early warning about possible human health threats. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Mike Watson with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy discusses how input from policy holders led to updates with both the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage, and the Apiculture, Pilot Insurance Programs.