Newsline

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A Chicago, and nationwide, farm broadcasting legend announced his retirement effective the end of this year, ending an over sixty year, storied, career. (Rod Bain. Secretary Sonny Perdue. Orion Samuleson)

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Which direction did topsoil moisture ratings go this past week? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at where in the nation topsoil moisture shortages are the most severe.

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The nation's overall pasture condition ratings saw a slight upward bump during this past week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

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Where in the nation are pasture conditions still poor? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

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If you have ideas for ways USDA can reduce salmonella, the agency wants to hear from you before October 16th. (Stephanie Ho and USDA Deputy Undersecretary Mindy Brashears)

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If you want to update your yields for the Price Loss Coverage program, you have very little time to get it done. (Gary Crawford and Richard Fordyce)

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CFAP 2 signup continues through mid-December and the program's funding is secure and available. (Gary Crawford and Richard Fordyce)

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For farmers and for USDA's Farm Service Agency, Fall, and particularly October, is a busy time. (Gary Crawford and Richard Fordyce)

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A recent study reveals that some consumers may not understand how to properly prepare frozen foods to avoid foodborne illness. (Rod Bain and Meredith Carothers of the Food Safety and Inspection Service)

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Heather Carothers of the Food Safety and Inspection Service talks about applying food safety tips when preparing frozen foods, some of which may not be ready-to-eat.

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Meredith Carothers of the Food Safety and Inspection Service discusses why consumers need to closely read preparation instructions and understand packaging terms regarding frozen foods.

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USDA has extended the public comment period on its efforts to reduce harmful salmonella in meat, poultry and egg products. (Stephanie Ho and USDA Deputy Undersecretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears)

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USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service held an all-day virtual public meeting to discuss efforts to reduce harmful salmonella in meat, poultry and egg products. (Stephanie Ho and USDA Deputy Undersecretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears)

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What's the latest on the storm system that used to be known as Tropical Storm Beta? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

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What are the two other named storms in the Atlantic Basin? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Features

Agriculture USA

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One California farmer's innovative idea for rebuilding rapidly depleting groundwater supplies is catching on with others. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. California farmer, Don Cameron. Ashley Boren with Sustainable Conservation.

Consumer Time

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Fish and rice are foods that often are served together. Soon there may be another reason to connect rice with fish. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Paul Buttner with the California Rice Commission. Jacob Katz with California Trout. Plus the Three Stooges.

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La Nina is here, and what does that mean for the weather? Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey

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Spring is when most of us fight the war against weeds in our yards, but that may not be the best time. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension lawn expert, Dennis Patton. ( No, not General Patton)

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Fall can be a tough transition time for your houseplants, but you can make it easier for those plants. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Wark Upham, horticultural extension expert with Kansas State University.

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What should someone just divorced, or undergoing on, consider in the way of obtaining or changing important documents? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Andrew Bingham of University of Idaho Extension

Agriculture Update

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The recently announced second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program offers payments to producers in various commodity categories. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey

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With freezing temperatures coming earlier this year to some areas of the country, how cold does it have to be to end the growing season for row crops? Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.

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Can California rice growers create habitat for salmon as they have done for birds. Researchers say it's possible. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Paul Buttner with the California Rice Commission. Jacob Katz with California Trout.

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One California farmer's innovative idea for rebuilding rapidly depleting groundwater supplies is catching on with others. Gary Crawford reports. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and California farmer, Don Cameron

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