Radio Newsline Archive

How might agriculture be impacted if the nation's rail carriers and their employees go on strike next month? (Rod Bain. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Tom Haig of the National Corn Growers Association.)

What might your part of the country experience weather-wise regarding any Thanksgiving week travel plans? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses exceptions of the past week to the nationwide weather trend of cold and dry conditions.

Cold, dry weather continues to hamper U.S. winter wheat crop condition, yet might there be some weather signals that could benefit the crop in some areas? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes a relaxing of cold temperatures and an increased chance of precipitation for much of the nation during the period of November 29th – December 5th.

Did you wait too long to thaw that Thanksgiving turkey? The meal is only hours away. Are you doomed? (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 can also go online to Ask.usda.gov ****

A food safety expert says if you are the one preparing the Thanksgiving meal, you need to wash your hands frequently during the process. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov ****

If you need last minute answers about preparing that Thanksgiving meal, you'll be able to reach a live expert (those are the best kind), even on Thanksgiving Day. (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 can also go online to Ask.usda.gov Hotline will be staffed Thanksgiving day from 8am to 2pm EST***

If you think you know all about the history of Thanksgiving, then don't listen to this next report. (Gary Crawford and Anne Effland)

There are few changes to USDA's latest food price forecast. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)