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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the direction Hurricane Idalia should take once it makes landfall Wednesday morning in Florida's Gulf Coast Big Bend.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at where Hurricane Idalia could potentially make landfall in Florida, and concerns of residents near an area recovering from a devastating 2022 system.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at how agriculture in the path of Hurricane Idalia could be affected once that storm makes landfall Wednesday.

Two Atlantic tropical systems are now hurricanes, with one expected to gain strength in the Gulf of Mexico and reach the mainland U.S. Wednesday. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A new farmer survey shows why more farmers are using cover crops. The survey also explodes one myth about cover crop incentives. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Rob Myers with USDA's Sustainable Ag. Research and Extension Group at the...

Summers almost over, but there's still plenty of time for outdoor grilling and for avoiding some major grilling mistakes. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. Also assorted Stooges. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry...

Severe heat waves do much more than pose a threat to human health. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Kristie Ebi with the University of Washington.

USDA is making changes to its Livestock Indemnity program to better support cattle producers who have lost animals due to severe heat. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

The USDA is improving its multi-layered system to protect the U.S. livestock industry from foreign animal diseases. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Julie Wallin with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

A Pacific based tropical system was noted as such when entering the Western U.S., leaving behind both beneficial and detrimental impacts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey