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USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell discusses some of his takeaways from the latest Cattle on Feed report.

What is the potential that the summer weather outlook includes a shift in climate patterns in coming months? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA economist Megan Sweitzer looks at month over month adjustments by food item category within the latest Food Price Outlook.

The full House of Representatives now has a new Farm Bill proposal to consider after the House Agriculture Committee advanced the measure early Friday. (Rod Bain and House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson (R-PA)

Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline, giving the minimal recommended internal cooking temperatures for various meat and poultry products. Of course, the key is having and using a food thermometer. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number...

Doing things "halfway" can often cause problems later on, especially when you are having a holiday weekend cookout. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners...

How does the Atlantic hurricane forecast for this year reflect similar prognostication for the Pacific Basin? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A recent USDA study looks at how cover crop production integrated into cattle operations might provide economic benefits for producers as well as resource conservation benefits. (Rod Bain and economic researcher Maria Bowman)

USDA economic researcher Maria Bowman discusses some of the findings from a recent study looking at how livestock producers incorporate cover crops into their operations.

USDA research economist Maria Bowman discusses a recent study looking at how cover crop production can and does play a role in livestock operations.