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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Want to really sabotage that holiday dinner you're preparing? Here are some simple things that could do just that. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888...

Does holiday shopping dig you into a financial hole every year? Gary Crawford has an expert that can help us stay out of that hole. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension family finance expert, Elizabeth Kiss

Most marathon runners lose weight in the process, but the holiday season food marathon can have the opposite effect. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford...and his stomach. Sharolyn Jackson, Kansas State University Extension.

What were some of the focal points and findings regarding USDA’s latest edition of its “Rural America at a Glance” series of reports. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher Elizabeth Dobis

On a mission to Mars astronauts would have to grow food. What happens if an insect stowaway starts destroying the crops? Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. David Shapiro-Ilan, with the USDA's Fruit and Tree Nut Lab in Byron, Georgia. Dr. Luis Rodriguez with University of...