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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

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes changes in weather patterns in the month-to-month transition during the period of October 29 – November 4.

In most areas of the country, it's just about time, if not past time, to winterize your lawn mower. Gary Crawford reluctantly has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ward Upham, retired Kansas State University Extension expert.

The Agriculture Secretary says the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program is working even better than some had expected. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Four centers under USDA's Dairy Business Innovation Initiative provide financial support and technical assistance to dairy growers seeking ways to grow and innovate their operations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

How might farmer adoption of climate smart agricultural methods and production of commodities from such provide economic, social, and health opportunities for communities? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden