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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the path of a heat wave growing this week, and how it might affect Spring planted crops.

The umbrella of U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovation efforts includes three grant programs – with recent announcements of funding projects through these entities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brian Brashaw of the U.S. Forest Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at where triple digit high temperatures can be found this weekend, and one area where crops could be impacted.

When a tick forms an attachment to you and puts the bite on you, what should you do about it? Gary Crawford has advice from an expert. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. University of Kentucky Professor Emeritus of Entomology Lee Townsend.

Although most of the nation expects dryness going into next week, there are two locales where significant rains could fall. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Controlling ants around the home can be tricky business. Gary Crawford has more---not more ants, just more information. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kait Chapman, University of Nebraska extension insect expert.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses what few areas of the country are expected to receive appreciable rainfall over the next week.

We consumers can certainly come up with some interesting and odd questions to ask food experts. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University extension food expert, Karen Blakeslee. Classic comedian, Groucho Marx.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at weather numbers associated with this past Spring - the months from March to May.

Producers in participating states can enroll in a pilot program connected to continuing response to the H5N1 virus in dairy cows. Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack