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Significant precipitation totals in parts of Southern Brazil appears to have impacted some of their crops currently under harvest. (Rod Bain and Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg discusses how significant rains in Southern Brazil are projected to impact that region's soybean crop.

A practice prohibited in the realm of Tennessee walking horses is the focus of recently updated regulations within the federal Horse Protection Act. (Rod Bain and Melissa Carlson of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Melissa Carlson of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service describe a practice in the Tennessee walking horse show event that was prohibited as part of the Horse Protection Act in the 1970's.

Melissa Carlson of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service discusses what led to a recent final rule and amendment within the Horse Protection Act pertaining to the practice of soaring at Tennessee walking horse show events.

There is one critical food safety step that many outdoor grillers either forget or ignore. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert 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

The nation's dairy operators are producing more milk this year than was expected. Will this continue into 2925? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski says strong demand for cheese and butter is helping support milk production and prices.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says his department Is taking more steps toward fairness and equity. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack saying USDA leaders are a very diverse group.