Leadership development is a key part of the National 4-H Program and was a focal discussion point at this year's National 4-H Conference. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Carrie Castille. Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Visitors to the Cherry Blossum Festival in Washington, D. C. also got to see the latest in farming technology. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Curt Blades wih the Association of Equipment Manufacturers

Hospitals, nursing home, and other facilities in rural areas are important to their local economies and social fabric, and face both various challenges as well as opportunities for improvements. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small...

Those late winter and early spring storms may have damaged trees in your yard. Here's how to evaluate damage and fix it. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension Horticulturist.

Can you go to sleep and stay that way all night? Most of us are not that lucky, but there are some things that could help us. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Susan Harris with University of Nebraska Extension. Also, Larry, Moe and Curly.

Most of us may have enough food to keep us food secure, but are we nutritionally secure enough for good health? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Former Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland. Current Secretary Tom Vilsack. Former Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee members...

An organic industry analyst recently looked at trends in consumer demand and food production at this year's USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ryan Koory with Mercaris.

Covid may have forever changed the restaurant industry and our "eating out" experience. Gary Crawford serves this report. ' PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Hudson Riehl, economist with the National Restaurant Association. Plus, classic comedy team, Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey.

Researchers say up to a third of us don't get the sleep we need to stay healthy and rational. That's causing major problems. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Susan Harris, with University of Nebraska Extension.

The 2022 tornado season got off to a roaring start, but is that normal compared to previous years? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey