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Active weather and the timing of it will play a role in travel conditions going into and out of the Christmas weekend holiday. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator Kevin Shea discusses safeguards that prevent bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) from entering the beef cattle supply chain.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at potential weather conditions across the country after Christmas Day and how travel might be affected.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey previews what the Christmas Day weather forecast might look like and what that may mean regarding regional travel implications.

Mad Cow Disease – a case of which twenty years ago caused concern in the U.S. beef industry – is now highly controlled thanks to numerous safeguards in place here and abroad. (Rod Bain. Former Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator Kevin Shea.)

Zakiah Goodlow, an Alabama native and sophomore at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (A & M), credits the USDA 1890 National Scholar Program and USDA liaisons with helping her balance her many responsibilities. “[They] encourage me to enjoy the program,” she said. “They check in with me...

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling reporters Tuesday why he wants full funding for the USDA's WIC nutrition program for Women, Infants and children.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says poultry companies don't need more time to implement new USDA rules on contract transparency. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling reporters Tuesday why he wants full funding for the SNAP program.

Hosting a holiday party can be stressful for the host, but sometimes more stressful for the host's pets. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson)