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As labor costs for fruit and vegetable growers continue to increase, what are some strategies available for improved management and increased production? (Rod Bain and economic researcher, Skyler Simnitt)

USDA economic researcher Skyler Simnitt discusses a recent study on higher labor cost in fruit and vegetable production and what strategies and tools growers are using to address it.

Egg production is still running below year-ago levels. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst, saying that USDA's latest Chicken and egg report shows that egg producers are working to rebuild laying flocks.

The La Nina weather pattern is delaying the arrival of rains in the southwestern United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The holidays can be a very stressful time, but there are ways to reduce that stress level. Gary Crawford talks with an expert on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral health specialist.

The threat of wildfires remains in the western United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Stress can make a mess out of the holidays and one expert says most of that stress is self-induced. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral specialist.

Quiet weather is expected, which will be good for fieldwork, but will not help replenish needed moisture to many agricultural areas. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Do the holidays have you tired and stressed out? An expert says a five-minute daily routine can help you cope. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks and Elizabeth Kiss, both with Kansas State University Extension.