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Milder than normal temperatures are expected in most parts of the nation, which should benefit everything from farm field work to outdoor holiday decorating and celebration. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The application period for interested participants of USDA's first ag trade mission of 2024 is now underway through December 18th. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ryan Brewster of the Foreign Agricultural Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says mostly mild temperatures, and near to below normal precipitation, dominate the domestic weather forecast for the period of December 19-25.

The first U.S. Drought Monitor for the last month of 2023 show less drought coverage nationwide, as well as for various commodities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Prices for most foods fell last month. Food Inflation is at a two year low. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

Most farmers have to predict demand for their products one year ahead. For Christmas tree growers it's ten years. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tim O'Connor, Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association. Jim Gehlsen, Virginia Christmas tree grower.

Megan Sweitzer, USDA economist, with a list of some of the food items that went down in price during November.

The UN's COP28 climate conference has resulted a milestone declaration signed by over 150 nations. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

U.S. Agriculture's climate change mitigation efforts were showcased at COP28. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Will a change in the Mexican administration bring on a change in Mexico's policy on imports of genetically modified corn? (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)