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Selected communities now have assistance in developing wildfire defense plans, thanks in part to recently awarded U.S. Forest Service grants. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brad Simpkins of the Forest Service

What does this month point to from a weather perspective for one of the nation’s key agricultural areas at a critical month in crop development? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Most outdoor holiday grillers follow most of the recommended practices for food safety, but often miss one crucial step. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the forecast for multiple inches of rain in Midwest growing areas during this week.

If you are very afraid of snakes, you are not alone. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University wildlife management specialist, Drew Ricketts.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures across most of the country and a mixture of precipitation levels are expected weather-wise for the period of July 9 - 15.

USDA recently announced an expansion of one of its emergency disaster assistance programs in efforts to assist dairy growers impacted by the H5N1 virus. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

There is one critical food safety step that many outdoor grillers either forget or ignore. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert 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...

The USDA is taking another step toward more fairness in livestock industry dealings. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust

A Look at the price of chicken for that cookout. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)