Radio Newsline

Broadcasters--The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov How do you safely handle those turkey, ham and beef leftovers? (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline)

The USDA is only hours away from releasing its last weekly Crop Progress Report for the 2023 growing season. The report will resume next spring. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What are some cons and scams consumers should watch out for as they shop or provide charity this holiday season? (Rod Bain and Amy Nofzinger of the American Association of Retired Persons)

Amy Nofzinger of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) shares details of a scam found on social media sites that could separate consumers from their money.

USDA's latest topsoil moisture condition ratings reflect dry conditions, but will that change to increased soil wetness when the final report of 2023 comes out next week? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the latest topsoil moisture conditions for states with significant very-short to short ratings for the period ending November 19th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at two states with notable topsoil moisture surplus ratings for the period ending November 19th.

Hired farm workers getting higher hourly wages this year. (Gary Crawford)

Food price hikes this year are turning out to be smaller than was expected when the year began. (Gary Crawford and Megan Sweitzer, USDA economist)

Megan Sweitzer, USDA economist, with the new food price inflation projections for 2023.