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A heat wave through this week and early next is expected to bring triple digit high temperatures from the Southern Plains to the Atlantic Coast. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Food shoppers have just gotten a bit of good news on the food price front. Gary Crawford has more in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the path and coverage area of extreme heat over the next week.

Here's a story about a unique rural housing program. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. USDA Rural Housing Service Administrator Joaquin Altoro. Idaho homeowner, Sandra Sauceda. James Earl Jones. ****June is National Home Ownership Month.****

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at how an extended heat wave in parts of the Midwest may affect development of Spring planted crops and winter wheat.

What are examples of current USDA agricultural research station projects focused on improving pollinator health? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Researchers Gloria Hoffman and Jonathan Koch

If you have to work outside in severe heat, there are ways to help get you through and to help keep you from being hit by potentially deadly heat stress and stroke. (Gary Crawford and Ohio State University health and safety educator, Dee Jepsen)

An expert says dog owners should know that very high temperatures such as much of the country is seeing this week can be dangerous for our pets. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh.

One expert says heat illness is a complex medical issue and it's hard to know who is and who isn't susceptible to it. (Gary Crawford and Ohio State University Agricultural Health and Safety Professor, Dee Jepsen)

This 4th of July grills across America will be fired up for cookouts. Here are some tips to keep cookouts from being sickouts. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and...