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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes a relaxing of cold temperatures and an increased chance of precipitation for much of the nation during the period of November 29th – December 5th.

Did you wait too long to thaw that Thanksgiving turkey? The meal is only hours away. Are you doomed? (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 ****

A food safety expert says if you are the one preparing the Thanksgiving meal, you need to wash your hands frequently during the process. (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 ****

If you need last minute answers about preparing that Thanksgiving meal, you'll be able to reach a live expert (those are the best kind), even on Thanksgiving Day. (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 Hotline will be staffed Thanksgiving day from 8am to 2pm EST***

If you think you know all about the history of Thanksgiving, then don't listen to this next report. (Gary Crawford and Anne Effland)

There are few changes to USDA's latest food price forecast. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)

Food price inflation pressures will likely continue in 2023. (Gary Crawford anAd USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)

Two lucky turkeys from North Carolina are the newest in a long line of recipients of a Presidential "pardon". (Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Former President George H.W. Bush. USDA historical researcher, Anne Effland)

December will be the next date for a benchmark within USDA's Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities initiative, according to the Agriculture Secretary. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

* - STATIONS: Please no longer air this public service announcement after Monday, December 5th.-* USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux discusses the first-ever Urban County Committee elections including eligible municipalities and the ballot submission deadline.