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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.)

A USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel Friday announced its ruling siding with our nation in its challenge to Mexico’s ban on U.S. biotech corn imports. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor)

Santa and his reindeer are getting some help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will clear the way for Santa's annual international delivery flight. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Brianna Schur with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

The predominant weather patterns in different parts of the country this week could see a slight shift past Christmas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the regions of the country where precipitation has been active so far this month.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the trends for snow accumulation this December, and where Christmas snow on the ground should be found on Christmas Day.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses nationwide average mean snow cover on Christmas Day since the start of the 21st century.