Don't wait to buy that real Christmas tree. Gary Crawford explains why in this report. . PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tim O'Connor with the National Christmas Tree Association. Also some tree shoppers.

Want to keep that real Christmas tree fresh all through the holiday season? Gary Crawford ha advice from an expert. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and tree expert, Josh. (Last name withheld by request)

Are the holidays stressing you out? One expert says some of that stress can be self-induced. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral specialist.

Certain common holiday foods can cause serious problems for dogs or cats that get into those foods. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson, veterinarian and professor at Kansas State University.

Want to prevent holiday weight gain? One expert has an unusual way to do that. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson with Kansas State University Extension.

The USDA has just unveiled a package of proposed changes to its Women, Infants and Children nutrition program. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean

The Agriculture Department recently announced recipients of its latest round of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants in efforts to promote and expand urban ag. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Leslie Glover of the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

What were the latest population and economic trends in rural America revealed in USDA annual report studying our nation’s rural areas? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher Jim Davis

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