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Historians tell us there are ancient agricultural ties to our present day Halloween observance. (Gary Crawford and Anne Effland, USDA history researcher)

USDA has announced a new round of investments in rural clean energy projects. Gary Crawford has the details. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

If you or your kids go trick or treating, you are participating in a tradition that has evolved over many centuries. (Gary Crawford and Anne Effland, USDA history expert)

Southeast growers suffering Hurricane Helene related damages and losses will soon receive indemnity payments under a federal crop insurance product based on weather data. Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger

Anne Effland, USDA history researcher, talks about the origins of the word, "Halloween".

Producers and landowners enrolled in various Farm Service Agency conservation and Farm Bill programs are receiving payments associated to their participation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge

Demand for beef continues high, despite high prices. Gary Crawford has more.'' PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Michael McConnell.

A recent visit to parts of the Tar Heel State impacted by Hurricane Helene gave the Agriculture Secretary opportunity to learn more about continuing local, regional, and federal recovery efforts. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Bringing forth more public research of seed and germplasms, and increasing public availability of product, is among the focus areas of USDA’s Farmer Seed Liaison. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

There's trouble brewing for the winter wheat crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)