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The threat of wildfires remains in the western United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Stress can make a mess out of the holidays and one expert says most of that stress is self-induced. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral specialist.

Quiet weather is expected, which will be good for fieldwork, but will not help replenish needed moisture to many agricultural areas. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Do the holidays have you tired and stressed out? An expert says a five-minute daily routine can help you cope. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks and Elizabeth Kiss, both with Kansas State University Extension.

Little rain and relatively mild temperatures are expected for much of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Want a real Christmas tree this year? Start hunting now. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tim O'Connor with the National Christmas Tree Association. Also some tree shoppers.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for early-to-mid-December.

What are some of basics one should know care-wise if they bring a fresh-cut tree into their home for holiday decoration? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and John Kushla of Mississippi State University Extension

Small scale local producers now have a crop insurance product designed with them in mind. (Gary Crawford and Marcia Bunger, Risk Management Agency Administrator)

An expert says we learn to navigate the food "enjoyment curve", we might keep from gaining weight during the holidays. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson with Kansas State University Extension.