Keeping a closer eye on the disease situation of animals may help give early warning about possible human health threats. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Mike Watson with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

If you are warned of potential flooding coming your way, what can you do to prepare you, your family and home? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. North Dakota State University Extension engineer, Dr. Ken Hellevang. Also, classic comedian, Bob Hope.

Here are some tips for making sure that brown bag lunch doesn't make your child sick. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854)Listeners can...

The recent discovery of a second Asian Giant Hornet nest in the U.S. served as reminder of efforts to prevent this pest from establishing populations in our country. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Marina Mann of Cornell University. Chris Looney of the Washington State Department of...

Summers almost over, but there's still plenty of time for outdoor grilling and to avoid some major grilling mistakes. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888...

Do you want to help our struggling populations of bees and other pollinators? Gary Crawford has some tips from the experts on how to do it. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Dave Goulson , University of Sussex. Jeff Pettis, President of International Federation of Beekeepers Associations. Dr. Samuel...

If your child is actually going to school this fall and taking lunch from home, an expert says pack that lunch with good nutrition. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sandy Proctor, Kansas State University Extension Nutrition expert.

Wearing masks protects the health of everyone, but on expert says it also may pose a few problems for young children. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and daughter, Kara. Bradford Wiles, Kansas State University Extension Child Development Specialist. Plus guest stars such as The...

Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants offer resources for communities in their efforts to foster local economic growth. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Cooperative Business Service Administrator Karama Neal

Applications are now being accepted for funding to assist rural businesses and communities in the switch to renewable and energy efficient systems. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Business and Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal