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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says he is not expecting any tropical activity to affect the United States in the near future.

4th of July celebrations this year should be larger but prices for many holiday cookout foods could be lower than last year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA economist, Carolyn Chelius.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the end of June, into the first handful of days in July.

We consumers can certainly come up with some interesting and odd questions to ask food experts. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University extension food expert, Karen Blakeslee.

As our nation's agricultural export forecasts reach record numbers, there are possible signs of continued export expansion. (Rod Bain and Acting Deputy Under Secretary Jason Hafemeister)

This 4th of July grills across America will be fired up for cookouts. Here are some tips to keep cookouts from being sickouts. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and...

Will the era of liquid-fueled cars and trucks be over in 10 years? A government report says don't bet on it. (Gary Crawford and Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy)

Updates have been made to one of the USDA's most popular conservation programs, and are available in various acreage enrollment periods, including the latest general sign-up. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Wind turbines on farms can generate electricity, but also controversy. (Gary Crawford and Matthew Mancuso with Iowa Western Community College)

A Natural Resources Conservation Service program is offering a pilot program to landowners in four Western states severely impacted by drought. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and NRCS Chief Terry Cosby