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There's still time to find last minute gifts for the gardener on your list. Here are some ideas. (Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension Lawn and Garden expert)

Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension garden expert, suggesting a last-minute gift that might help a gardener on your list to save time and trouble.

What kind of weather will Santa run into on his trip this year? Well, Santa is getting a pre-flight weather briefing right now. (Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Mark Brusberg and the big man himself)

USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg, giving Santa a pre-flight weather forecast. It should be an easy trip this year.

Even though he's a suspect in millions of house break-ins on Christmas eve, Santa's composite background check is perfectly clean. Investigation does show several aliases for the man in the red suit. (Gary Crawford and Anne Effland)

Cattle feedlot placements finally are dropping down below last year. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam, with key numbers from USDA's Cattle on Feed report.

A new report indicates that hog producers are trying to keep a lid on output. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam, with key numbers from USDA's Hogs and Pigs report.

* - STATIONS: Please do not air this story after 9 AM EDT Saturday - * Storm surge and related safety concerns for the Carolinas and areas inland in the path of Hurricane Ian continue to rise. (Rod Bain and National Weather Service Director Ken Graham)