Radio Page

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states with notable pasture and rangeland conditions for the period ending October 20.

* - October is National Cooperative Month - * Nearing a century of service in some cases, rural electric cooperatives continue to serve communities and regions through affordable power. (Rod Bain and Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andy Berke)

* - Bat Week 2024 is October 24 – 31 - * Even with bats as a symbol of Halloween, the annual Bat Week awareness campaign shows the benefits of bats as pollinators and pest control agents. (Rod Bain and Kim Winter of the U.S. Forest Service)

Kim Winter discusses the now decade-long education campaign held the days leading up to Halloween - Bat Week - focusing on how bats benefit agriculture and society.

* - Bat Week is October 24 - 31 - * Kim Winter of the U.S. Forest Service discusses what some Bat Week events might look like in local communities, globally, and online at "www.batweek.org".

Foreign purchases and ownership of U.S. farmland and other farm-related businesses is a hot topic. Gary Crawford has more about it on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Senate Ag. Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Gloria Montano Greene. Montana...

There are notable exceptions to climatic conditions in parts of the country in what has been a pattern of mostly dry weather nationwide in recent weeks. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

If you are carving Jack-O-Lanterns or involved in treat or treat, you are following some long-time traditions. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA historical researcher, Anne Effland

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the stretch of dry weather found in much of the country and how it has impacted crops and harvest.

An expert says don't let food poisoning bacteria haunt your Halloween party. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) Listeners can...