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That real Christmas tree can have many uses far after the holidays are over. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the nation as a whole set a record for Christmas Day snow cover this year.

Food prices in 2024 may do something they haven't done is several years. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

Well above normal precipitation caused by a weather phenomenon created unusual wet conditions in California to start the year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The Farm Service Agency is now taking enrollment applications and election sign-ups for two of its Farm Bill farm safety programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a February cold front and its impacts to the New England region of the country.

Educating livestock producers and insurance agents about available risk management products is the focus of USDA’s Livestock Roadshow series of in-person and virtual events in 2024. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses weather patterns to watch for the final days of 2023.

The latest edition of a USDA annual report provides snapshots of our nation’s farm and ranch operations over the 2022 calendar year. Rod Bain has findings from the study in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher Katherine Lacy

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a classic El Nino weather forecast will take place for much of the country from the period of January 2 to the 8th,