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USDA is among the partners involved in a new federal strategy under public comment regarding measurement and monitoring of greenhouse gases. (Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi.)

Even though analysts are projecting this year's soybean crop to be about the same as last year, those analysts are still forecasting lower prices than last season. Why? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

What does the cotton market have in store for this upcoming U.S. cotton crop? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA is projecting a major increase from last year in U.S. rice production and supplies. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski outlining the export prospects for the upcoming U.S. rice crop.

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)