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The recent G7 Agricultural Ministers meeting resulted in discussion about, expression of, and proposed actions to address, world food security issues such as those associated with the Ukrainian conflict. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
Putting meat on the grill this summer and next summer will cost us more than last year, especially for beef. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.
What kind of tropical storm and hurricane activity might the Eastern and Central Pacific Basins see this season? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Many outdoor grillers follow most of the recommended practices for food safety, but often miss one crucial step. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline...
Tropical moisture is accumulating in the Southeast this week, yet it should not develop into a tropical storm prior to the June First start of the Atlantic hurricane season. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologistm, Brad Rippey)
The CDC says millions of us will get sick this summer from outdoor grilling mistakes. Gary Crawford has an expert list of the three biggest goofs. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. Also, Larry, Moe and Curly. ****Broadcasters...
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses how a pre-hurricane season weather system this week brought needed tropical moisture to some ag producers in the Southeast.
If squirrels are using your attic for a hotel and are driving you nuts, Gary Crawford has this report on ways to evict those critters. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Charlie Lee, Kansas State University extension wildlife specialist. Also, Rocky, the Flying Squirrel.
A shift in the usual active weather track of this spring should result in several dry areas of the Central and Southern Plains receiving beneficial moisture this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
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Temperatures are rising, and so are requests for time off! Reports show that more Americans — 53% in 2025, up from 48% in 2024 — are planning to travel this summer.