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The USDA's Forest Service is expanding a program to protect communities from wildfires. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

A branch of the Agriculture Department offers key statistical information that studies trends in both farm and consumer economics. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Economic Research Service Administrator Spiro Stefanou

One way to reduce the large yearly losses of honeybee colonies is to make a stronger and better bee. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Chris Hiatt, beekeeper and President. of the American Honey Producers Association. Lanie Bilodeau, Research Leader at the USDA Bee Laboratory in...

* - National Public Lands Day is Saturday, September 28 - * Time spent at our national parks and performing volunteer services in these locales are all part of an annual celebration of our nation’s public lands. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Alice Cohen of the U.S. Forest Service

A set of days are set aside annually by federal day-use park operators like the U.S. Forest Service to waive fees such as parking for the day. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Alice Cohen of the U.S. Forest Service

The latest data on food prices has some good news for consumers. Gary Crawford has more.'' PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

USDA climate hubs are among the tools offered to help growers mitigate climate risks, with an example of valuable data that Georgia peach producers can utilize. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Office of Energy and Environmental Policy Director William Hohenstein

USDA’s Science and Research Strategy offers not only priorities to address hunger, nutrition, and health, but examples of the role scientific innovation play in these efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Director of USDA’s Office of the Chief Scientists Deirdra Chester

This year's selection as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, and its upcoming journey, is unique on several fronts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brandon Raile of the U.S. Forest Service

The growth of the nation’s pet food and treat industry has been significant in recent years, even with supply chain concerns. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Leah Wilkinson of the American Feed Industry Association