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Topsoil moisture conditions are much improved over what they were a month ago. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Broadcasters--The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov How do you safely handle those turkey, ham and beef leftovers? (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline)

Dr. Burke Healey with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has details of that November 22nd screwworm detection in Southern Mexico--the only detection as of 3pm EST, November 27th.

A USDA veterinary official says the U.S. and Mexico are making progress on the Mexican screwworm situation. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Burke Healey with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey says there are still some pockets of topsoil dryness.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather forecast for December 3rd through the 9th.

How might crossing desirable traits in both dairy and beef cattle produce animals that can provide value-added to its owners? (Rod Bain and Olivia Genther-Shroder of Purina)

USDA Radio's Gary Crawford selected one event as his most memorable in covering fifty years of the Agriculture Department. (Rod Bain and Gary Crawford)

Olivia Genther-Shroder of Purina discusses some of the desired genetic traits focused on in beef-dairy cattle crossbreeding.

Olivia Genther-Shroder of Purina explains the schedule for raising a potential crossbred beef-dairy cow, and how that coincides with various beef export requirements.