That Thanksgiving turkey will probably cost less than it did last year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. Alfred Hitchcock, film director.

Rurall business cooperatives are the focus of one USDA entity - one that celebrates the importance of this business model during National Cooperative Month. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal

There's new evidence that food price inflation may finally be cooling off. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Megan Sweitzer, USDA economist.

The Agriculture Secretary recently announced a series of grants and awards designed to increase healthy foods served throughout our nation’s schools. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Most of us fight the war against weeds in our yards in the Spring, but that may not be the best time. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension lawn expert, Dennis Patton. ( No, not General Patton)

An expert says don't wait until spring to add new life to your lawn. In many areas it's not too late to plant new grass seed. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension lawn and garden expert.

A recent college graduate discusses her involvement with a USDA program during high school, and other experiences, that led to her current position as a USDA plant protection specialist. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kiara McCallister

Cooperatives are an identifiable part of rural economies, and services focused on electricity and communications are among those recognized as part of National Cooperative Month. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andrew Berke

In most areas of the country, it's just about time, if not past time, to winterize your lawn mower. Gary Crawford reluctantly has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ward Upham, with Kansas State University Extension

While you carve out that Halloween pumpkin, you can also amaze your friends with your pumpkin knowledge. Gary Crawford explains how. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Greg Astill, economist with USDA's Economic Research Service.