* - Bat Week is October 24 - 31 - * Kim Winter of the U.S. Forest Service discusses what some Bat Week events might look like in local communities, globally, and online at "www.batweek.org".

Foreign purchases and ownership of U.S. farmland and other farm-related businesses is a hot topic. Gary Crawford has more about it on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Senate Ag. Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Gloria Montano Greene. Montana...

There are notable exceptions to climatic conditions in parts of the country in what has been a pattern of mostly dry weather nationwide in recent weeks. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

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

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the stretch of dry weather found in much of the country and how it has impacted crops and harvest.

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...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how dry weather of recent weeks combined with sudden and significant precipitation to create a weekend flood event in eastern New Mexico.

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.

Two tropical systems - one in each major ocean basin - were noted this past week yet posed no concern for the U.S. mainland. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

* - Bat Week 2024 is October 24 - 31 - * Bats provide a myriad of benefits to us, but are they "cute" and "cool"? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kim Winter of the U.S. Forest Service