When it comes to the weather at this time of year, what's the "new normal?" (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

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.

A late season wave of cold weather is threatening to break low temperature records in many areas in the middle of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

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.

What crops are at risk with looming sub-freezing temperatures? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

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.

In recent years, sub-freezing temperatures have become increasingly frequent in late spring. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

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.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says a meandering jetstream is likely bringing colder air further south than is normal at this time of the year.

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.