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What does USDA research indicate regarding a series of tax credits set to expire at the end of 2025, and how it might impact producers and farm families? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and research economist Tia McDonald

Want to keep that old real Christmas tree around your home a little longer and put it to good use? There are ways to do it. (Gary Crawford and retired Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden)

Genetic research is underway to bring the best traits of beef and dairy cattle together in a cow species. Rod Bain looks at some of the reasons why, and potential, benefits in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Olivia Genther-Shroeder of Purina

Old Christmas trees are being re-purposed to do more than be turned into mulch. (Gary Crawford and retired Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden)

The latest look at agricultural prices received by USDA reflects producers overall in November earned more for their commodities. (Rod Bain)

Compared to the past four years, 2024 seems quiet regarding lack of a singular event causing shocks in the farm market and farm prices, according to USDA’s Chief Economist. (Rod Bain and Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses how a quiet 2024 resulted in minimal shock in crop markets and little in price moderations over the course of the year.

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer looks at the potential of a shock to agricultural markets in 2025 that could produce commodity price impacts.

A USDA meteorologist's list of top weather events in our nation this year includes two, late Spring multi-day tornadic outbreaks. (Rod Bain and Brad Rippey)

A USDA meteorologist's list of top weather events in our nation this year includes swings of drought coverage across the country throughout the year. (Rod Bain and Brad Rippey)