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An unusual warm spell continues for some winter wheat growing areas, making producers weary about potential impacts from cold weather to crops slowly coming out of dormancy. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Alan Cruz is a senior at University of Arizona in Yuma studying agricultural systems management. He was recently named a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Future Leader in Agriculture and will be attending USDA’s 100th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum in Washington, D.C., held February 15-16...

When it comes to food safety during the big game, you can’t just wing it. Chicken wings are one of the most popular foods to eat during the Super Bowl, and USDA has some tips to keep foodborne illness from intercepting your Super Bowl Sunday.

The person who served as USDA's first Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary died Monday, leaving a legacy of service to agriculture. (Rod Bain and Bill Northey)

One food safety expert says the food safety practices of many of us on Super Bowl Sunday might need further review. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. Usher. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is...

If raccoons are becoming a problem at your house, how do you get rid of them? Gary Crawford has advice from an expert. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Drew Ricketts, Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert.

A new USDA cattle report shows that the beef cattle herd will continue to shrink for another year. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam

How trustworthy is a long range weather forecast made by a groundhog in Pennsylvania? Gary Crawford has a report that fails to answer the question. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Mark Brusberg. Plus, the Shadow, a certain bunny and a certain groundhog

The line-up for USDA’s 100th edition Agricultural Outlook Forum has been announced, with several plenary events set for the Thursday morning opening session. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

* - This year's USDA Ag Outlook Forum is February 15 - 16. More information is available at "www.usda.gov/oce/ag-outlook-forum". The Agriculture Department's premiere outlook event reaches a 100th anniversary milestone in 2024 - a mix of both traditional offerings and programs with some changes...