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What is the make-up and breakdown of a new Federal strategy to reduce food loss and waste and increase recycling of organic materials? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby

Entities wishing funding for a pilot project focused on localized composting and food waste reduction have until early September to apply. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Director Brian Guse

Selected communities now have assistance in developing wildfire defense plans, thanks in part to recently awarded U.S. Forest Service grants. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brad Simpkins of the Forest Service

Most outdoor holiday grillers follow most of the recommended practices for food safety, but often miss one crucial step. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry...

If you are very afraid of snakes, you are not alone. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University wildlife management specialist, Drew Ricketts.

Will we be paying more than last year for that Fourth of July hamburger? Gary Crawford has answer. ' PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer;

What does the forecast look like for cherry production and availability - both sweet and tart cherries - this summer? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

Heat stress and stroke can sneak up on you without you being fully aware of it. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dee Jepsen, Ohio State University Agricultural Health and Safety professor.

Just like people, dogs can suffer heat stroke as well.? Here are some signs to look for. when you take your dog out in severe heat. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh.

If you are trying to work outside in severe heat, an expert has some tips to help keep you safe from heat stroke. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ohio State University professor Dee Jepsen.