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The Agriculture Secretary recently provided an update on efforts within USDA to improve equity and diversity among its workforce and programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Eligible organizations now have until February 2nd to apply for funding from the first round of USDA's new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

One expert says USDA's new 2023 farm income forecast raises some concerns for 2024. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer

USDA is out with its new agricultural trade forecast for 2024. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA will be among three agencies overseeing proposed efforts to reduce food loss and waste, and in turn, greenhouse gas emissions, according to a draft strategy released this past weekend. (Rod Bain and Vice President Kamala Harris)

What are some of the thoughts about USDA’s new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program from a commodity organization that stands to benefit from this offering? (Rod Bain and Steve Mercer of U.S. Wheat Associates)

One expert says USDA's new 2023 farm income forecast raises some concerns for 2024. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Back by UNpopular demand this year is this true story about how at this time of year things can sometimes get a little nutty for Christmas tree growers, especially those who have choose and cut farms. (Gary Crawford and Tom Dull)

How did the tradition of the Christmas tree get started? Here is one of several possible theories. (Gary Crawford and USDA history researcher, Anne Effland)

How did lower prices received by crop growers overall in October contribute to the latest overall ag prices received index issued by USDA? (Rod Bain)