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Food safety experts say the best way to start the summer grilling season is with a food thermometer, a free one. Gary Crawford has this hot story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.

As Covid restrictions ease, the nation's meat producers are in the process of once again making a big change to the meat supply chain. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

What are the career accomplishments of the new Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, as well as her goals and areas of focus in this role? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh

Pork producers are expected to increase output next year. That could bring hog prices down considerably from current high levels. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Two top USDA economists say these strong crop prices are likely to linger for quite some time. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski

What are the prospects for beef producers this year and next? USDA has some new projections. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The new wheat marketing year is shaping up to be very promising for U.S. wheat growers. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Mark Jekanowski, Chairman of USDA's Outlook Board

What are the prospects for the nation's broiler industry over the next 18 months? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

A Mississippi producer is among those within a cooperative establishing relationships with local USDA staff members and Extension to build opportunities for their farms, and for future generations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Frank Taylor

Parts of the Eastern U.S. are being invaded by a horde of iinsects not seen in 17 years. (Gary Crawford and Michael Raupp, University of Maryland entomologist)