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USDA's 2025 Crop Progress Report concluded Monday with final figures for several of this year's crops. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A newly launched USDA web resource provides comprehensive data for the public and stakeholders on New World Screwworm prevention and detection efforts. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins)

* - USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline is 1-888-MPHotline. Food safety questions can also be e-mailed to mphotline@usda.gov - * USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline has fielded some interesting food safety questions around Thanksgiving time for four decades now, with a focus on food safety education. (Rod...

 

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski looks at this month's USDA milk production forecasts for both this year and next.

Christine Buckley of the U.S. Forest Service discusses the work involved in preparing this year's Capitol Christmas Tree for its December 2nd lighting ceremony now that it has arrived at the Capitol Grounds.

What were some of the takeaways from USDA's latest Cattle on Feed report issued Friday? (Rod Bain and livestock analyst Michael McConnell)

When it comes to proper thawing of a frozen or fresh turkey meant for the Thanksgiving meal, differing food safety considerations are needed for each. (Rod Bain and USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers)

There are two methods that frozen, even partially, frozen turkeys should not be cooked from a food safety perspective at Thanksgiving, or any time. (Rod Bain and USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers)

Christine Buckley of the U.S. Forest Service describes this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Nevada, and its recent journey to Washington D.C..