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.

Are we giving our kids far too many toys for the holidays? One expert thinks so. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Associate Professor and Extension Child Development Expert Bradford Wiles.

USDA's comprehensive website for food data recently received an update, including information available to groups from researchers to consumers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Naomi Fukagawa and Kyle McKillop of the Economic Research Service

The numbers are in for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season – one that proved destructive by damages in monetary terms. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Both the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and USDA Holiday Tree represent part of the annual celebration and spirit of the holidays this year, and every season. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Architect of the Capitol Thomas Austin. U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. Rose Burke. Agriculture...

Scammers are using phones emails and other means to get hold of our money. Gary Crawford has a report on how to scam the scammers. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Barbara Stockebrand, Kansas State University Extension educator. Classic comedian, W.C. Fields.