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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

It's an idea whose time has come---Getting more of our food from closer to our homes. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

What are some of the trends found in USDA's latest edition of its annual "Household Food Security in the U.S." study? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Matthew Rabbitt of the Economic Research Service

What was behind the lower-than-expected hurricane totals during the summer half of the Atlantic hurricane season, and might there be increasing tropical storm activity in the Atlantic Basin this fall? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

When our children are frightened by the bad news they may hear, what can we say and do to help them? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradford Wiles, Kansas State University Extension Child Development Specialist.