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The former hurricane known as Ida made quite an impact with damages all long its path, including some still being assessed. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A recent USDA study reveals both honeybee colony movement patterns as well as economic impacts from such transport. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher Jennifer Bond

The nutrition incentive program honoring a former USDA Under Secretary recently awarded grants that expanded focus on systems impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Suzanne Stluka of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Colleges and Universities with ag research and extension programs not under the land grant university designation recently received federal grants to continue their innovation and teaching efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director...

Americans are increasing their consumption of caffeine, but how much is too much? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Karen Blakeslee, Kansas State University Extension Food Scientist and coordinator of the Rapid Response Center for Food Science.

Keeping a closer eye on the disease situation of animals may help give early warning about possible human health threats. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Mike Watson with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

If you are warned of potential flooding coming your way, what can you do to prepare you, your family and home? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. North Dakota State University Extension engineer, Dr. Ken Hellevang. Also, classic comedian, Bob Hope.

Here are some tips for making sure that brown bag lunch doesn't make your child sick. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854)Listeners can...

The recent discovery of a second Asian Giant Hornet nest in the U.S. served as reminder of efforts to prevent this pest from establishing populations in our country. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Marina Mann of Cornell University. Chris Looney of the Washington State Department of...

Summers almost over, but there's still plenty of time for outdoor grilling and to avoid some major grilling mistakes. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888...