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A storm this week will bring drought relief to some areas in the country, but will also present challenges for livestock and travel. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

There has been more stormy weather than usual this year. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Examples of how rural health care facilities can expand access and support to their clients are found in projects recently receiving USDA Emergency Rural Health Care Grant awards. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's Outlook through the beginning of May.

Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month highlights the need to watch out for such threats to our gardens, trees, and crops, and what to watch for. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Van Pichler of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Can't keep your mind quiet at bedtime? An expert has some tips that may help you. So try to stay awake for this report from Gary Crawford. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and sleep expert, Susan Harris, with University of Nebraska Extension.

An enterprising technology company is developing a system that would create a new market for ethanol and help the environment. (Gary Crawford and B.J. Johnson, CEO of Clear Flame Engine Technologies.)

B.J. Johnson, CEO and founder of Clear Flame Engine Technologies--a company that is developing technology to allow big trucks and tractors and such to run on pure ethanol. He has nothing but praise for the ethanol industry.

How many big mistakes can a first-time tomato grower make? One expert says, "A LOT". Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension gardening expert, Dennis Patton. Also, Guy Clark.

B.J. Johnson, CEO and founder of Clear Flame Engine Technologies--a company that is developing technology to allow big trucks and tractors and such to run on pure ethanol. He praises the U.S. agriculture industry for its sustainable approach to production.