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A Plan to Reduce Human Illnesses Linked to Salmonella in Poultry Products

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Reducing human illnesses caused by salmonella in poultry products is the goal of a proposed new USDA plan. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Sandra Eskin. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.

Examples of Local and Regional Food Systems

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A recent series of USDA grant awards offered opportunity to see the diverse make-up of local and regional food systems across the country. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt

Program to Prevent Duplicate SNAP Participation

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USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is rolling out a new nationwide clearinghouse designed to prevent duplicate participation. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rebecca Piazza of the Food and Nutrition Service

How Big a Turkey Do You Need to Buy and Why?

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Expecting more people this year for Thanksgiving? An expert has some advice about how much turkey to buy. Gary Crawford has more.


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-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov ****

How to Help Our Houseplants Survive the Cold, Dark Winter to Come

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Many of us are preparing the house, the car and ourselves for winter. We need to prep our houseplants, too. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Ward Upham, Kansas State University Extension Horticulturist.

Are Your Hands Clean in the Kitchen? Probably Not.

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Most of us are flunking the clean hands test, at least in our kitchens. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service
***Saturday, October 15th. 2022 was Global Handwashing Day.***

COP27 from a U.S. Ag Perspective

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The world gathers in Egypt for the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, and U.S, representatives will discuss and demonstrate how agriculture is playing a key part in climate mitigation and sustainability efforts. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land. Rob Larew of the National Farmers Union.

Building Ag Trade Opportunities in East Africa

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A recent USDA-led ag trade mission to East Africa was the latest effort to expand trade opportunities in the region. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh

USDA Gathering Feedback on Poultry Salmonella Reduction Framework

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USDA is getting feedback from the poultry industry and many other groups on its Salmonella reduction plans. Gary Crawford has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Sandra Eskin and several participants in USDA's recent listening session.

The Expanding Grip of Drought Over October

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The coverage of drought nationally grew over October, but what does it means for some crops and resources going into November? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A Record-Breaking Year for U.S. Ag. Exports

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Against all odds, the U.S. has just had the biggest agricultural trade year ever. Gary Crawford has facts, figures, and reactions.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Dylan Russell. Daniel Whitley, Administrator of USDA's Foregin Agricultural Service.