That real Christmas tree can have many uses far after the holidays are over. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and retired Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden.

What's the outlook for food prices in 2025? Gary Crawford has the latest USDA forecast. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

USDA's Chief Meteorologist, retiring at the end of 2024, talks about one of his prime assignments - providing Santa Claus' annual Christmas travel forecast. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Santa Claus and one of his reindeer. Mark Brusberg.

That real Christmas tree can have many uses far after the holidays are over. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and retired Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden.

Many homeowners are unwittingly inviting raccoons to come to their homes and to do damage. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert, Drew Ricketts and Rocky, the Rock and Roll Raccoon.

It's strong, smart , cute, but annoying and has become a major nuisance in urban and suburban areas. What is it? Gary Crawford has the answer in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Drew Ricketts, Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert.

The recent White House Tribal Summit provided the Agriculture Secretary opportunity to announce new resources for tribal economic development and USDA program participation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Secretary Tom Vilsack.

How is USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service building relationship with Tribal Nations and their producers interested in conservation program participation? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and NRCS National Tribal Liaison Pedro Torres

What are some of the recommendations contained in a recently issued federal advisory committee report focused on the next set of dietary guidelines for Americans? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS:(Rod Bain and Janet de Jesus of the Department of Health and Human Services)

U.S. founding father, Alexander Hamilton, is a big musical star, but he hasn't eclipsed Santa in popularity. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. "Hamilton" Santa music by Eclipse 6.