Weather experts are out with their new long range forecast for this coming winter. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. Jon Gottschalck, with NOAA's Climate Prediction Center

USDA's new Under Secretary for Rural Development says her mission area is perhaps a quiet one regarding the breath and scope of rural economic and community development it supports. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Development Under Secretary Xochilt Torres Small

U.S. Forest Service resources support research and development of wood-based products, including grant programs now available for application. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brian Brashaw of the U.S. Forest Service

The most common mistake that home cooking beginners make is made before the actual cooking begins. Gary Crawford boils it down in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Lisa Martin with Kansas State University Extension. Plus, Larry, Moe and Curly.

Amidst news about possible shortages of popular gift items, holiday shoppers are starting earlier than ever. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Matt Shay, CEO of the National Retail Federation. Elizabeth Kiss, Kansas State University Extension family finance expert.