Why not try some veggies on the outdoor grill along with the hot dogs and hamburgers? Gary Crawford has an expert to tell us how to do it. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sandy Proctor, Kansas State University extension food specialist. ***Broadcasters--Use this story before July 4th.***

Drought in the western part of the country is not a new story, but the area is sliding into what meteorologists call "mega drought." Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey

Consumers will find more sweet cherries in stores this summer, but how many tart cherries for pies and canned goods? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

Shoppers are finding more plant-based meat alternatives in supermarkets, but are those products causing us to eat less beef? Gary Crawford reports. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University economist, Glynn Tonsor. Classic comedian, W.C. Fields.

USDA's symbol for nutrition guidance is celebrating its tenth anniversary and its message will continues to expand into its next decade. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacy Dean.

Many people may not know this, but USDA has innovative programs to help would-be homeowners. Stephanie Ho has the story of how USDA's Rural Development provided crucial assistance to one Oregon resident. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Sandra, Oregon homeowner. Justin Maxson, USDA Deputy Undersecretary.

Besides celebrating our independence and the easing of COVID restrictions, there's one more thing to celebrate on July 4th. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist.

4th of July celebrations this year should be larger but prices for many holiday cookout foods could be lower than last year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA economist, Carolyn Chelius.

We consumers can certainly come up with some interesting and odd questions to ask food experts. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University extension food expert, Karen Blakeslee.

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...