Radio Newsline Archive

The President has continued a long tradition of pardoning a couple of deserving turkeys. (Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. USDA historian, Anne Effland)

A storm system expected to wind down by Thanksgiving after a cross-country trek is expected to bring various benefits of an agricultural type. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

It appears that Thanksgiving Day through the holiday weekend should be mostly dry weather wise - conducive to good travel conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over Southern and Mid-Atlantic states experiencing very dry pasture conditions prior to much needed precipitation arriving this week in those areas.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to below normal temperatures and precipitation are expected for much of the country for the period of November 28 through December 4.

Today turkey is much more than just a holiday food. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

If you need last minute answers about preparing that Thanksgiving meal, you'll be able to reach a live expert (those are the best kind), even on Thanksgiving Day. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with the 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 Hotline will be staffed Thanksgiving day from 8am to 2pm EST***

A food safety expert says if you are the one preparing the Thanksgiving meal, you need to wash your hands frequently during the process. (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 Ask.usda.gov ****