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USDA will be among three agencies overseeing proposed efforts to reduce food loss and waste, and in turn, greenhouse gas emissions, according to a draft strategy released this past weekend. (Rod Bain and Vice President Kamala Harris)

What are some of the thoughts about USDA’s new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program from a commodity organization that stands to benefit from this offering? (Rod Bain and Steve Mercer of U.S. Wheat Associates)

One expert says USDA's new 2023 farm income forecast raises some concerns for 2024. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Back by UNpopular demand this year is this true story about how at this time of year things can sometimes get a little nutty for Christmas tree growers, especially those who have choose and cut farms. (Gary Crawford and Tom Dull)

How did the tradition of the Christmas tree get started? Here is one of several possible theories. (Gary Crawford and USDA history researcher, Anne Effland)

How did lower prices received by crop growers overall in October contribute to the latest overall ag prices received index issued by USDA? (Rod Bain)

One analyst says if you look for them, there are some positives from USDA's new farm income forecast. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA is projecting a modest increase this year in farm production expenses. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Wildfire activity in Canada reached record numbers in 2023 regarding total acreage burned this year, with impacts from those complexes felt in the U.S. as well. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What's the story behind the recent very tight supplies of real Christmas trees? (Gary Crawford and Tim O'Connor, Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association)