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The first U.S. Drought Monitor of December points to a month-over-month decrease in drought coverage for the country, and for winter crop and commodity production areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a system of heavy rainfall expected through mid-week in the Eastern one-third of the U.S.

USDA's centennial Agricultural Outlook Forum provided opportunity to recall significant milestones within one-hundred years of our nation’s agricultural trade efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Senior Economist Sharon Sydow

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses concerns about heavy rainfall in the Eastern one-third of the nation this week, such as flash flooding.

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.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at snowfall forecasts for the Eastern one-third of the nation this week, with emphasis on the Great Lakes region.

Fog, wildfire threats, and heavy precipitation are all part of active weather this week in the Western U.S. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses changes in weather in the Western U.S. starting on Thursday.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes the Midwest and Plains should experience a quiet weather period over the course of this week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation are expected across much of the nation for the period of December 17 - 23.