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The year-to-year transition will be reflected weather-wise by above normal temperatures in much of the country experiencing deep cold in the first days of 2025. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

If you made New Year's resolutions to lose weight, one expert says maybe you should have included your pets in that resolution. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson, Kansas State University veterinarian.

That real Christmas tree can have many uses far after the holidays are over. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and retired Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the first days of January 2025 will feature a series of cold fronts bringing frigid air to many parts of the nation.

That real Christmas tree can have many uses far after the holidays are over. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and retired Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says chances of snowfall should increase throughout the coming week as colder air established itself across much of the country.

USDA recently announced investment in eight projects under a conservation program focused on wetland mitigation banking efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Russell Ames of the Natural Resources Conservation Service

Pork producers are successfully walking an economic and production tightrope as they begin a new year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Michael McConnell.

The trend of more distinct lines where precipitation, especially snow, falls in the West is expected to continue from the last days of 2024 into the first days of 2025. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A recent panel covered continuing issues regarding the agricultural labor work force, as well as possible solutions. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. R.J. Karney of the National Association of State Directors of Agriculture. Chuck Conner of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Julia...