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Has the pandemic negatively changed your patterns of exercise, sleep and diet? One expert says it's possible. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson with Kansas State University Extension

Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, talking about the expected increased importance of domestic soybean oil production in the coming years.

Many of us fail to keep our New Year's resolution to start exercising, Why? Gary Crawford has an expert with the answer. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Karen Ensle, Rutgers University extension nutrition and health expert.

Two Pacific storms will affect the northern tier of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA researchers are looking at innovations and smart technology to develop traps to help control feral swine populations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and John Kilgo of the U.S. Forest Service

Quiet weather is expected to continue in the drought-stricken Southern Plains, which could affect the winter wheat crop. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What weather and climate events were among a USDA meteorologist’s list of the most eventful of the past year, pertaining to their impacts to agriculture? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brad Rippey

Extreme weather, coast to coast, marked the end of 2021. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What's the 2022 outlook for the hog sector? One expert says don't expect any big moves to change production in 2022. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook into the middle of this month.