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Consumers last month were paying a lot more for shelter and gasoline, but not for food. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, with key food price data from the March Consumer Price Index.

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, saying food was not a contributor to inflation in March.

Many homeowners are unwittingly inviting raccoons to come to their homes and do damage. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert, Drew Ricketts and Rocky, the Rock and Roll Raccoon.

There are at least two bright spots in the latest USDA agricultural trade update. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

We'll have to wait another month before we get USDA's first supply and demand forecasts for the new crop year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

How do cuirrent reservoir levels and this Winter's mountain snowpack shape water supplies for various parts of the West this Spring and Summer? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

What can be done to control the spread of invasive pests and plant diseases that threaten both crops, forests, and backyard landscapes? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

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.