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USDA's Chief Meteorologist, retiring at the end of 2024, talks about one of his prime assignments - providing Santa Claus' annual Christmas travel forecast. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Santa Claus and one of his reindeer. Mark Brusberg.

That real Christmas tree can have many uses far after the holidays are over. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and retired Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden.

Many homeowners are unwittingly inviting raccoons to come to their homes and to do damage. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert, Drew Ricketts and Rocky, the Rock and Roll Raccoon.

It's strong, smart , cute, but annoying and has become a major nuisance in urban and suburban areas. What is it? Gary Crawford has the answer in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Drew Ricketts, Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert.

Over sixty U.S. ag exporters received grants in the second round of USDA Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Andrew Brandt of the U.S. Grains Council. Dan Hallstrom of the U.S. Meat Export Foundation. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Steve...

A USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel recently announced their ruling on a U.S. challenge of Mexico’s ban of our nation’s biotech corn imports – the latest news in an almost two year dispute. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis...

The cattle market is still in contraction mode. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Michael McConnell.

Where are some areas of knowledge gaps for producers regarding livestock marketing contracts, both those that can benefit and those that can be burdensome. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and University of California Davis ag economist Racheal Goodhue

Raccoons are not just a problem for suburban homeowners. They are a big problem for many farmers, as well. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Drew Ricketts, Kansas State University wildlife management expert.

Some ag oriented measures were part of legislation approved this weekend - Continuing Resolution funding the federal government through mid-March. (Rod Bain. Rob Larew of the National Farmers Union. Jon Newton of Truterra.)