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A new USDA Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program is now available to help eligible applicants improve and expand meat and poultry processing capabilities and strengthen supply chains. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Business Cooperative Services Administrator Karama Neal

What causes a thunderstorm to suddenly turn into a tornado? Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kentucky Governor Andy Bashear. Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist.

What are the best kinds of toys for Santa to give to young children? An expert gives his answer in this report from Gary Crawford. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Associate Professor and Extension Child Development Expert Bradford Wiles.

Are we giving our kids far too many toys for the holidays? One expert thinks so. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Associate Professor and Extension Child Development Expert Bradford Wiles.

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted the lamb meat industry to shift its marketing focus on the retail sector, creating a new customer base and plans to expand it. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Pete Camino of the American Lamb Board

The Agriculture Secretary explains recent investments in rural infrastructure that emphasizes greater resiliency and climate smart practices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA's annual Agricultural Outlook Forum will highlight sustainability and productivity -- goals that are not mutually exclusive. Stephanie Ho has more. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer

The White House has a long history of holiday activities and decorations. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. Former First Lady Jackie Kennedy. Actor, LL Cool J.

Since hurricane season is now officially over (it ended November 30), it's a good time to take a look at how this year stacked up compared to others, for tropical activity in the Atlantic Basin. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey

Your dog or cat could be hurt seriously by eating certain foods that are common around the house during the holidays. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson, veterinarian and professor at Kansas State University.