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The holidays can be a very stressful time, but there are ways to reduce that stress level. Gary Crawford talks with an expert on this edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral health specialist.

Stress can make a mess out of the holidays and one expert says most of that stress is self-induced. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral specialist.

Do the holidays have you tired and stressed out? An expert says a five-minute daily routine can help you cope. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks and Elizabeth Kiss, both with Kansas State University Extension.

Want a real Christmas tree this year? Start hunting now. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tim O'Connor with the National Christmas Tree Association. Also some tree shoppers.

What are some of basics one should know care-wise if they bring a fresh-cut tree into their home for holiday decoration? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and John Kushla of Mississippi State University Extension

An expert says we learn to navigate the food "enjoyment curve", we might keep from gaining weight during the holidays. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson with Kansas State University Extension.

Investments in local and regional food systems can help farmers to sell more products locally and consumers to buy more. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Under Secretary of Agriculture Jenny Moffitt. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.

U.S. agricultural exports for this new 2022 fiscal year will be large, but may not be as high as was forecast a few months ago. Gary Crawford reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer

An aspect of USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program is illustrated through a recent program grant recipient and its project. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brian Jennings of the American Coalition for Ethanol

The complexity of hiring labor for the agricultural workforce has grown in the last few years due to various factors. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Brody Staple of EDGE Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Michael Marsh of the National Council of Agricultural Employers.

USDA researchers and collaborators are turning to simulation models in efforts to help dryland farmers addresses issues related to water management and sustainability. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and researcher Robert Lescano