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Some Pretty Good Meat Price News for July 4th Weekend Grilling

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Wise food shoppers may be pleasantly surprised by meat prices they find this week at some supermarkets. Gary Crawford grills the experts about holiday meat prices on this edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economists, Megan Sweitzer and Shayle Shagam.

The Cost of that Fourth of July Cheeseburger

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That holiday weekend cheeseburger will cost more this year......or maybe less. Gary Crawford explains that puzzle in this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Megan Sweitzer, USDA economist. Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst.

Some Popular July 4th Grilling Meats Could Cost Less than Last Year

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One expert says wise last minute July 4th food shoppers may find some meat prices lower than a year ago. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

For July 4th Variety Try Cooking Veggies on the Grill

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Along with the hot dogs and hamburgers, why not try some veggies on the outdoor grill? Gary Crawford has an expert to tell us how to do it.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Sandy Proctor, Kansas State University.

Hand Washing Is the Most Neglected July 4th Cookout Food Safety Practice

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Most July 4th outdoor grillers follow most of the recommended practices for food safety, but often miss one crucial step. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers, food safety expert 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 Ask.usda.gov***

A Tale of Two Cherry Varieties in 2022

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This year�s U.S. cherry production forecasts reveal differing outlooks for tart and sweet cherries, and what might be available for consumers during the Independence Day holiday. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

Reviewing Recent UK Ag Trade Mission

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Some of the highlights from the recent USDA-led agricultural trade mission to the United Kingdom were recalled by the delegation�s leader, the Deputy Agriculture Secretary. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh

What Will Higher Interest Rates Mean for Agriculture?

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What will rising interest rates mean for farmers and for agriculture in general? Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

Details in Documenting Disaster Impacts for USDA Assistance

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What should a producer know about keeping records and documents in the event of a natural disaster, as well as what documentation should they obtain if a disaster affects their operation? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow

Deadline Nears for Crop Acreage Reporting

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USDA's Farm Service Agency reminds crop producers that the deadline is coming soon for reporting of crop acreage for this season, and what information they will need to provide. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow

Meeting Challenges, Building Resiliency, in the Fertilizer Industry

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Various challenges to fertilizer producers have underscored the need for greater resiliency within the industry to assure product gets to customers in a timely manner. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Cory Rosenbusch of The Fertilizer Institute