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What does the current La Nina weather system mean for weather conditions this winter across the U.S.? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Jon Gottschalck and Brad Pugh of NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center

While you carve out that Halloween Pumpkin, you can also amaze your friends with your pumpkin knowledge. Gary Crawford explains how. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Greg Astill, economist with USDA's Economic Research Service.

Parents can do things to make sure their little trick or treaters have a safe, happy and non-threatening time. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and University of Kentucky Extension Child Development Specialist David Weisenhorn.

* - STATIONS: National Bat Week is October 24 - 31 - * The annual Bat Week awareness and education campaign brings understanding of bats' beneficial contributions and need to protect colonies and their habitat. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Roger Perry of the U.S. Forest Service

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

Reducing human illnesses caused by salmonella in poultry products is the goal of a proposed new USDA plan. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Sandra Eskin

October is National Cooperative Month – placing a spotlight on this business model and its significance both to the American and rural economies and services. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres-Small

A long running USDA grant program aids schools in upgrading equipment in their kitchens, boosting efforts towards greater efficiency and improved nutrition for students. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Food and Nutrition Service Administrator Cindy Long

What kinds of recreation, beyond the traditional, should National Forests offer for us in the future? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Gordi Blum with the U.S. Forest Service.

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...