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What are some things to know about packing a school lunch for your child with food safety in mind? (Rod Bain and USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers)
A USDA food safety expert explains the importance of keeping perishable foods chilled within a school lunch box or bag to prevent foodborne bacteria. (Rod Bain and Meredith Carothers)
What are some considerations for lawn and garden care when the thermometer reflects prolonged extreme heat? (Rod Bain and Cynthia Domenghini of Kansas State University Extension)
What are the distinguishing characteristics of an invasive pest that threatens trees, and how can you report such threats to USDA APHIS official once identified? (Rod Bain and Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
USDA’s release of its potato acres planted report could give an initial glimpse of yield and production forecasts for this year’s crop. (Rod Bain and research economist Catharine Weber)