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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at a slow moving weather system and what weather will be generated as it travels across the Gulf Coast during the latter half of the week.

The recent United Nations Climate Change Conference gave opportunity for U.S. leadership to showcase domestic agricultural approaches to address climate issues. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how agriculture in parts of the Southern Rockies and Plains might be impacted this week by significant snow accumulations.

The USDA is out with updated agricultural trade numbers for this year and a forecast for 2024. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

Milder than normal temperatures are expected in most parts of the nation, which should benefit everything from farm field work to outdoor holiday decorating and celebration. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The application period for interested participants of USDA's first ag trade mission of 2024 is now underway through December 18th. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ryan Brewster of the Foreign Agricultural Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says mostly mild temperatures, and near to below normal precipitation, dominate the domestic weather forecast for the period of December 19-25.

The first U.S. Drought Monitor for the last month of 2023 show less drought coverage nationwide, as well as for various commodities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Prices for most foods fell last month. Food Inflation is at a two year low. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

Most farmers have to predict demand for their products one year ahead. For Christmas tree growers it's ten years. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tim O'Connor, Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association. Jim Gehlsen, Virginia Christmas tree grower.