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Summers almost over, but there's still plenty of time for outdoor grilling and for avoiding some major grilling mistakes. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. Also assorted Stooges. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at how agriculture in the path of Hurricane Idalia could be affected once that storm makes landfall Wednesday.

A Pacific based tropical system was noted as such when entering the Western U.S., leaving behind both beneficial and detrimental impacts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at where Hurricane Idalia could potentially make landfall in Florida, and concerns of residents near an area recovering from a devastating 2022 system.

Severe heat waves do much more than pose a threat to human health. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Kristie Ebi with the University of Washington.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the direction Hurricane Idalia should take once it makes landfall Wednesday morning in Florida's Gulf Coast Big Bend.

Pollinators can live in and around your lawn or a golf course, so what are some best management practices to use when applying pesticides. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Terri Billeisen of North Carolina State University Extension

The Pacific Northwest of late has been the center of wildfire activity during this wildfire season. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Whether going by pathologist, tree doctor, or stump buster, a U.S. Forest Service tree expert in California utilizes his observation skills to diagnose unhealthy forest areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Martin MacKenzie

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers significant wildfire activity in places like Washington State and Louisiana.