An expert says every fifteen seconds a child is treated in an emergency room for poison exposure. Parents can do things to keep that from happening to their children. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Richard Lichenstein, University of Maryland Professor of Pediatrics) ***Broadcasters--President Biden has...

Dr. Richard Lichenstein, University of Maryland Professor of Pediatrics, saying parents should keep all medications, even mouthwashes, out of reach of children. ***Broadcasters--President Biden has declared March 21 - 27 as National Poison Prevention Week. ***

A food safety expert says many people have a misconception about how shelf-stable hams really are. ( Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-5463) Listeners can also go online to...

Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline outlining several ways you can get your food safety questions answered. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-5463) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov

The Agriculture Secretary gave an indication when some of the details involving the latest round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program may be available. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary says one long term option in developing carbon markets could come from the Commodity Credit Corporation. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary explains how the farm sector and rural America might benefit from a recent COVID-19 economic relief plan. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses aspects of the American Rescue Plan and how this COVID-19 economic relief package can benefit the farm and food sectors.

How might existing trade agreements with Canada, Mexico, Japan, and China be improved upon to expand U.S. ag export opportunities? (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

* - ATTN: Stations - This Tuesday, March 23rd is National Agriculture Day - * Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides a message in celebration of National Ag Day.