The goal of bringing high speed internet access to all Americans is spawning lots of thought and unusual innovations. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Vickie Robinson with Microsoft Global Airband Initiative. Dr. Tommy Park with Wabash Heartland Innovation...

The Secretary of Agriculture used Earth Day to highlight USDA's efforts aimed at mitigating climate and encouraging conservation. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Parents may praise the re-opening of schools and day care centers, but young children may have different feelings. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradford Wiles, Extension Child Development Specialist at Kansas State University.

The Chief of the U.S. Forest Service recently discussed some of the technological and strategic advances designed to combat, and reduce, wildfire activity. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Vicki Christiansen

If you are part of a growing crop of gardening beginners this year, Gary Crawford has in this report some advice from a gardening guru. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension gardening expert, Dennis Patton

USDA is encouraging all Americans to reduce food loss and waste, as part of activities aimed at marking Earth Day. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Jean Buzby, USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison.

When our children are frightened by the bad news they may hear, what can we say and do to help them? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradford Wiles, Kansas State University Extension Child Development Specialist.

Black vultures are known to prey on livestock, which is a growing problem as their numbers increase. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Bryan Kluever, USDA Wildlife Services, Florida. Lee Humberg, USDA Wildlife Services, Indiana.

USDA researchers are looking at ways to effectively deter black vultures, which prey on livestock. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Lee Humberg, USDA Wildlife Services, Indiana. Bryan Kluever, USDA Wildlife Services, Florida.

It began in the height of the pandemic last year and is continuing in 2021-a growing interest in home gardening. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension Gardening Expert.