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...

Most July 4th 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...

Will that Fourth of July Cheeseburger cost less than last Year? Gary Crawford has the answer from an expert. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

Along with the hot dogs and hamburgers, why not try some veggies on the outdoor grill? Gary Crawford has an expert to tell us how to do it. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Sandy Proctor, Kansas State University.

What are the stories behind U.S. sweet and tart cherry production for this year, as the time when they are most in demand by consumers comes about? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

It might surprise you that USDA’s Rural Development mission area offers housing programs which provide rural citizens the opportunity of home ownership and affordable housing. Rod Bain has more. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Rural Housing Service Administrator Joaquin Altoro. Darin Beckius of Homes are...

Want to help your physical and mental health? Help yourself to some foods and drinks rich in Flavonoids. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Karen Blakeslee, Kansas State University Food Scientist.

A long running USDA publication series and its highlights of research projects we now find in stores or use in everyday life is available in podcast form. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Todd Silver of the Agricultural Research Service

USDA is implemented a multi-step effort designed to bolster claims of how meat animals are raised, improving accuracy of such claims. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin

An expert says dog owners should know that very high temperatures can be dangerous for our pets. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh.