When you turn on the tap, you expect clean usable water to flow. What many of us take for granted has been a multi-year hardship for some residents in Smithville, OK. Susan Carter has their story.
PARTICIPANTS: Susan Carter, resident Debbie Prise, Oklahoma Rural Development Director Jerry Tucker.
This time of year, if you haven't already, you'll be bringing those houseplants back in from outside. Gary Crawford has an expert with some tips on that.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Nancy Rose, University of Minnesota extension horticultural expert, Nancy Rose.
The Food and Nutrition Service has rolled out a new and improved food package for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. Susan Carter has the story.
PARTICIPANTS: Susan Carter and Deputy Administrator for Special Nutrition Programs Audrey Rowe
Do you talk on the cell phone or text while you are driving? If so, experts recently got together to talk about you. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Reggie Shaw. Ron Medford with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Chuck Hurley with MADD. Janet Froetscher, with the National Safety Council.
If you are searching for a really nice pumpkin for Halloween, you should have plenty to choose from at good prices. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Gary Lucier, USDA economist.
If you are already hunting for that jack-o-lantern pumpkin, Gary Crawford has an expert with advice on how to pick it and take care of it.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bob King, Cornell University extension pumpkin expert.
How global economics of the past year have impacted world agricultural trade was the subject of a recent USDA report. Rod Bain presents findings in his report.
PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Economic Researcher May Peters
As farmers bring in the 2009 corn and soybean crops, they have more 2008 soybeans than expected left over and less corn. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber. Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Growers of spring wheat and durum wheat are recording record yIElds far beyond expectations. Gary Crawford has this report.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber and Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Being creative and health conscience can make for better eating habits for college students. Susan Carter reports.
PARTICIPANTS: Susan Carter, dietician and nutritionist Kendrin Sonneville
You can't turn a huge ship around on a dime and experts say you can't turn the dairy situation around very quickly, either. Gary Crawford has more.
PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst.
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