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USDA research facilities are taking a closer look at bacteria biofilms in meat processing plants, and how they play a role both in creating or preventing pathogens associated with foodborne illness. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA researcher Rong Wang.

No rain is expected for western drought-stricken areas in the next week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA has a brand new program designed to help solve a very old problem. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock. Dania Davey with the Federation of Southern Cooperatives.

Midwestern crops are seeing a lack of meaningful rainfall. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The Agriculture Secretary says improvements to our nation's transportation systems is vital in keeping the competitive advantage of U.S. agriculture in the global markets. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

As drought rages in the West, there are some areas of dryness that meteorologists also have been concerned with in the East. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A better and more resilient world food system---that is the goal of an upcoming U.N. summit meeting. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh.

What's the weather picture for the Great Plains? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The recent discovery of African Swine Fever in the Western Hemisphere has U.S. officials and swine producers bolstering biosecurity to prevent this devastating disease from entering our country. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Veterinary Officer Jack Shere

There has been drying in some parts of the South, while substantial rain is expected in other southern areas. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)