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What does the current La Nina weather system mean for weather conditions this winter across the U.S.? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Jon Gottschalck and Brad Pugh of NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center

While you carve out that Halloween Pumpkin, you can also amaze your friends with your pumpkin knowledge. Gary Crawford explains how. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Greg Astill, economist with USDA's Economic Research Service.

Parents can do things to make sure their little trick or treaters have a safe, happy and non-threatening time. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and University of Kentucky Extension Child Development Specialist David Weisenhorn.

* - STATIONS: National Bat Week is October 24 - 31 - * The annual Bat Week awareness and education campaign brings understanding of bats' beneficial contributions and need to protect colonies and their habitat. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Roger Perry of the U.S. Forest Service

If you are carving Jack-O-Lanterns or involved in treat or treat, you are following a some long-time traditions. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA history expert, Anne Effland