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Hurricane Lee remains in the Atlantic Ocean yet to make landfall, however, that is expected to change this weekend. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A unique weather system is contributing to much needed precipitation for very dry Texas and Oklahoma. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Changes in planted and harvested acreage estimates from the previous month provide new USDA production forecasts for corn, soybeans, and cotton in September. (Rod Bain)

A former Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry is President Biden’s nominee for the post of USDA Rural Development Under Secretary. (Rod Bain and Basil Gooden)

USDA is celebrating a special birthday for a special and long-running USDA report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski. Former President Richard Nixon and singer/songwriter Bill Joel) ***USDA released the 50th Anniversary edition of the WASDE report Tuesday...

If you are grilling at that tailgate party, here's how to do it so you avoid food poisoning problems. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674...

Food safety experts are urging consumers to carefully follow the cooking instructions on packages of frozen foods. Gary Crawford has the cold facts. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is...

One expert says U.S. agricultural exports are running below last year, but remain "strong". Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bart Kenner, USDA economist. Classic movie actor, Claude Rains.

Texas and Louisiana are the primary states impacted by a summer-long heat wave that has led to record high temperatures and dry soils. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A panel at this year’s USDA Ag Outlook Forum provided different perspectives on efforts to reduce foodborne illness salmonella in poultry. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin. University of Minnesota professor Craig Hedberg. Independent food...