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Awareness efforts are making headway to reduce and remove stigmas associated with mental health issues in rural America, making such matters easier to discuss. This is allowing more people to reach out to those who may need help. Rod Bain looks at efforts in increasing rural mental health awareness...

The Agriculture Secretary recently spent time in one-on-one discussions with counterparts from European nations after the conclusion of the G7 ministerial meeting. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

When our children are frightened by the bad news they may hear, what can we say and do to help them? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradford Wiles, Kansas State University Extension Child Development Specialist.

Will higher crop prices cover higher input prices for producers? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Does our diet really matter when it comes to whether or not we contract Alzheimer's disease? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Extension food scientist, Karen Blakeslee.

A Northern stretch from the Pacific Northwest to Upper Midwest faces cooler temperatures later this week, as well as possible late season frost and freeze events. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A lot of work is going into that vegetable garden of yours, but how can you keep the critters from stealing you blind? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Charlie Lee, retired Kansas State University extension wildlife expert. Also, cartoon farmer, Emer Fudd.

Distinct temperature gradients will contribute to storm activity and precipitation traveling cross country over the next few days. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Squirrels in your attic can be a real problem. Gary Crawford has this report on steps you can take to try to keep them from getting in. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University extension wildlife expert, Charlie Lee. Also comedian, Jeff Foxworthy.

The Southwest quadrant of the country will continue to see extreme high temperatures through the month, although there will be a slight break for a few days this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)