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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides a timeline for the first round of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding awards, culminating in Tuesday's award announcement.

Do any of the usual insect deterrents actually work to keep bugs away from our cookouts and picnics? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kait Chapman with the University of Nebraska.

What are some of the concerns as active weather patterns dominate parts of the nation during the mid-week period? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Outdoor grillers follow most of the recommended food safety rules, but often ignore one crucial rule. 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 Hotline number is 888...

Increasing warmth should develop in coming days in several parts of the nation's Southern tier. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The CDC says millions of us will get sick this summer from outdoor grilling mistakes. Gary Crawford has a list of the three biggest goofs. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. Also, Larry, Moe and Curly. ****Broadcasters: The...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes a series of showers and storms crossing the Pacific Northwest this week.

As lawmakers try to craft a new farm bill, one of the many debates centers around what is the best way to help producers when disasters strike. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Steve Peterson with USDA Farm Service Agency

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at mid-week active weather patterns and what that might mean regarding precipitation accumulations and possible flood events.

A Department of Energy report is projecting major growth of the U.S. bio-based economy which could raise farmers' revenues. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Jeff Marootian with the Department of Energy