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

A Pacific based tropical system was noted as such when entering the Western U.S., leaving behind both beneficial and detrimental impacts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Severe heat waves do much more than pose a threat to human health. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Kristie Ebi with the University of Washington.

Pollinators can live in and around your lawn or a golf course, so what are some best management practices to use when applying pesticides. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Terri Billeisen of North Carolina State University Extension

Whether going by pathologist, tree doctor, or stump buster, a U.S. Forest Service tree expert in California utilizes his observation skills to diagnose unhealthy forest areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Martin MacKenzie

This summer continues to set records for heat. Gary Crawford warms up this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. Dr. Andy Pershing with Climate Central.

One expert says a healthy diet can improve the health of the brain as well as the body. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson with Kansas State University Extension.

The Atlantic tropical storm season may be rougher than had been earlier predicted. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

A recent forum of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation group of nations focused on ways to address food security. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. APEC Secretariat Executive Director Rebecca Fatima Santa Maria. U.S. Senior Official for APEC Matt Murray.

USDA has just announced another investment in bringing high speed internet to people and places that don't have this essential service. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.