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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at which states have the poorest pasture conditions for the week ending May 23rd.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at which states have good pastures, as of the week ending May 23rd.

Successful dairy producers have in common the ability to care for the various needs of their herd - what is called by some as "cow skills". (Rod Bain and Jim Salfer of University of Minnesota Extension)

Among the characteristics shared by successful dairy growers is their passion for what they do, and how they plan, according to an Extension expert. (Rod Bain and Jim Salfer of University of Minnesota)

Cookout food safety problems can crop up even if you've cooked your meat and poultry items properly and carefully. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-5463) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov

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.

USDA's Conservation Reserve Program is making changes aimed at incentivizing more people to participate. (Stephanie Ho and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

USDA's Conservation Reserve Program is big, and will continue getting bigger.(Stephanie Ho and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

A new USDA program is seeking to quantify the climate benefits of the Conservation Reserve Program. (Stephanie Ho and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says USDA has added climate smart incentives to its Conservation Reserve Program.