Ticks can carry serious diseases. What can we do to reduce tick attacks? We'll find out in this report from Gary Crawford. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. University of Kentucky Professor Emeritus of Entomology, Lee Townsend. Tick rapper, Tanya Josek. Also Brad Paisley.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looking at some states that have beer experiencing record dryness.

USDA is out with its new ag. trade forecast for this current fiscal year. Gary Crawford has the details. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawrford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, reviewing some states with major topsoil moisture shortages.

Each week USDA gives us a comprehensive snapshot of the progress and condition of U.S. crops. Gary Crawford has more on this major effort. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather outlook for June 13th through the 19th.

Rising Brazilian corn production has analysts wondering about the long-term effect on U.S. and world corn markets. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Also a brief snippet from Frank Sinatra.

The U.S. is a major partner with organizations around the world who are trying to boost the safety of food and reduce the huge numbers of serious food related illnesses. (Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture Dr. Emilio Esteban) Broadcasters: This story for use on World Food Safety Day...

Much like the U.S. Drought Monitor that closed the month of May, the commodities in drought categories also reflect both drought coverage expansion and retraction in key growing areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

This week marks the 79th anniversary of D-Day. The nation's farmers played a key role in the success of the D-Day invasion. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford . USDA historical expert, Anne Effland. Radio reporter, George Hicks. General Dwight D. Eisenhower. President Franklin...