What will be the predominant weather pattern for our country this winter? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A week-long event focused on efforts to boost global food security concluded with the annual awarding of an honor considered "The Nobel Prize of Agriculture". Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. World Food Prize Foundation President Terry Branstad. 2023 World Food...

The nation's certified organic livestock and poultry producers will soon have new production standards to follow. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Nate Powell-Palm, organic farmer and Chair of the National Organic Standards Board

One of the duties of USDA's Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison involves guiding interested veterans into career opportunities within the Agriculture Department. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison Monshi Ramdass.

One food item has in the past endured some poisonous press and a major legal battle, but is still a top U.S. food. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tomi Ajiboye and Nikita Vivekanandan with the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service

* - ATTN: Bat Week is October 24 - 31 - * The annual awareness campaign about bats, their role in agriculture, and threats to their existence, is now international in scope. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kim Winter of the US Forest Service

An expert says don't let food poisoning bacteria haunt your Halloween party. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) Listeners can...

If you are carving Jack-O-Lanterns or involved in treat or treat, you are following some long-time traditions. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA historical researcher, Anne Effland

Parents can do things to make sure their little trick or treaters have a safe, happy and non-threatening time. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and University of Kentucky Extension Child Development Specialist David Weisenhorn.

Online permits are now available via “Recreation.gov” for cutting Christmas trees in national forests, but a U.S. Forest Service expert says there are some things to keep in mind regarding permits and tree cutting. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Janelle Smith