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A Sitka spruce from Alaska adorns the U.S. Capitol grounds with lights and ornaments after Tuesday's Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. (Rod Bain. Architect of the Capitol Thomas Austin. U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. Rose Burke.)

Architect of the Capitol Thomas Austin discusses the history of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, and this year's tree, during Tuesday's lighting ceremony.

USDA is projecting a big cut in 2024 cash receipts for a major crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says most crops are projected to generate less income this year, but a few crops may buck that trend.

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer with a couple of highlights from USDA's farm income forecast forw 2024.

2024 appears to be one of the most destructive years regarding hurricanes making landfall in the mainland U.S. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reviews the hurricanes that made landfall in the mainland U.S. this year.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey compares the numbers between May’s federal forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season and the final totals as of season’s end on November 30th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the 2024 Eastern Pacific hurricane season and impacts to the Western half of North America.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says that judging from the responses at this week's meeting of G7 agricultural officials, the world is very interested in the U.S. approach to climate smart ag. production. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)