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It appears outside of an active storm system in the-South Central part of the country, most of the nation will encounter little or no precipitation this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Does Spring have you inspired to plant a tree or two? An expert says do your homework before you start digging. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Ward Upham, retired Kansas State University Extension horticulture expert.

A weather system currently over the South-Central U.S. and moving eastward is expected to provide a myriad of active weather conditions during its trek this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

One expert says using screen time as a pacifier for babies and very young children is not a good idea. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Child Development Specialist Bradford Wiles. Buffalo Bob Smith of Howdy Doody fame.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses active weather crossing the nation this week, and areas where farm field work could be delayed as a result.

Researchers say there are many problems associated with spending too much screen time. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension Child Development Specialist Bradfold Wiles.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes some of the potential weather impacts associated with an active system in the South-Central U.S. Tuesday expected to move eastward.

A ten year old USDA program is still delivering on its original promise of improving the environment on a large scale. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow. USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and near-to-above normal precipitation is forecasted for much of the nation for the period of April 16-22.

Animal disease experts are collecting a massive amount of data on the outbreak of avian influenza in dairy herds. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Rosemary Sifford with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.