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The extreme heat wave across the nation means not just raised temperatures but raised concerns about crop and livestock conditions as well. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The Desert Southwest monsoon season appears to be starting early and could be part of a system bringing moisture well beyond the region to other parts of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The opportunity for eligible mushroom producers to provide information on their operations this past growing season is now available, through USDA’s annual mushroom survey. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

USDA's June Cattle on Feed Report revealed some notable trends culminating in tighter supplies of cattle, yet more livestock staying in feedlots. Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Micheal McConnell

USDA's Farm Service Agency begins its annual County Committee election process this month with nominations now being accepted for Committee seats. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Bill Beam

The growing threat of a pest to our nation’s cattle supply as it moves northward from Mexico has increased efforts of prevention and eradication, including a recently announced five-pronged strategy introduced by the Agriculture Secretary. Rod Bain looks at some history associated with New World...

* - Food safety tips are available through the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline … 1-888-MPHotline or e-mail at mphotline@usda.gov. - * Backyard or outdoor grilling this Independence Day holiday should include food safety considerations to prevent the potential of getting sick from unwanted bacteria...

The Agriculture Secretary recently discussed the five prongs within USDA’s strategy to address the threat of New World Screwworm entering our country and affecting our nation’s cattle and livestock. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins

As nationwide temperatures remain extremely hot, the need to keep pet cools increases in importance. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathy Campitelli of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

With the height of wildfire activity during the summer months, federal agencies are working with partners in aggressive fire management and incident control approaches. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.