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What's the best technique for thawing out that frozen holiday turkey? (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with 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 Hotline will be...

The United States through its various international food aid programs, is boosting its effort to reduce food insecurity around the world. Rod Bain looks at some current and future examples of these efforts in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. U.S. Agency for International...

Traditional La Nina behavior is reflected in recent weather events. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The United States through its various international food aid programs is boosting its effort to reduce global food insecurity. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh. Agriculture...

Dry conditions are impacting development of the nation's winter wheat crop. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Actions to strengthen both sovereignty of Tribal nations in USDA programs, and relations with USDA were announced at the White House Tribal Nations Summit. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Office of Tribal Relations Director Heather Dawn Thompson. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.

Strong winds in the Great Plains bring a threat of wildfires. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

How will the cost of this year's traditional Thanksgiving dinner compare to what we paid last year? Gary Crawford has the answer in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Carolyn Chelius.

Heavy rains have brought meaningful drought relief to areas in the Pacific Northwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Is it still OK to cook and eat that long-lost turkey that's been in the freezer for years?? Gary Crawford has an answer from an expert. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888...