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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...

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

New Farm Credit System rules will put more emphasis on young, beginning and small farmers. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Glen Smith, member of the board of the Farm Credit Administration

A livestock analyst says larger than expected cattle feedlot inventories now could mean lower supplies/higher prices by mid-2024. Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

The Agriculture Secretary recently announced the latest funding awards for projects under a USDA program designed to expand the domestic production capacity of fertilizer. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA recently released its first production forecast for the nation’s new season orange crop, with trends primarily positive. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lance Honig and Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

Agritourism remains popular for both farm owners and consumers due to its variety of benefits. Yet for a farmer or rancher wishing to run an agritourism operation, there are challenges to consider. Rod Bain looks at various benefits and challenges associated with agritourism in this edition of...

* - ATTN: Bat Week is October 24 - 31 - * The annual awareness campaign about bats, their role in agriculture, and threats to their existence, is now international in scope. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kim Winter of the US Forest Service

Online permits are now available via “Recreation.gov” for cutting Christmas trees in national forests, but a U.S. Forest Service expert says there are some things to keep in mind regarding permits and tree cutting. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Janelle Smith

The National Animal Health Laboratory Network, made up of USDA and land grant university labs, are joining forces with the National Bio and Agro-Defense Laboratory in increased detection of animal disease threats. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Animal Health Laboratory Network...