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Remnants of a recent heat wave remains in several areas of the West, with above normal high temperatures expected this week. ( USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Corn and soybean markets reacted strongly to this past Friday's USDA reports on planted acreage and stocks. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

Throwing a celebratory BBQ gathering this Fourth of July does not have to be stressful when it comes to the menu and food safety. As you prepare to welcome a large gathering of family and friends, keep these core food safety practices in mind:

Most outdoor holiday grillers follow most of the recommended practices for food safety, but often miss one crucial step. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry...

The USDA is taking another step toward more fairness in livestock industry dealings. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust

If you are very afraid of snakes, you are not alone. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University wildlife management specialist, Drew Ricketts.

A nationwide research effort continues in determining soil health and manure management within dairy operations, and what that means from both economic and environmental perspectives. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Victor Green of Dairy Management Incorporated. April Leytem of USDA’s...

Entities wishing funding for a pilot project focused on localized composting and food waste reduction have until early September to apply. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Director Brian Guse

What is the make-up and breakdown of a new Federal strategy to reduce food loss and waste and increase recycling of organic materials? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby

USDA recently announced an expansion of one of its emergency disaster assistance programs in efforts to assist dairy growers impacted by the H5N1 virus. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack