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What does USDA's final Topsoil Moisture Condition Report for this year reveal about soil dryness and moisture surplus across the country? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at parts of the nation reporting significant very short to short topsoil moisture conditions for the final report of 2023 with the period concluding on November 26th.

This week has produced a milestone event for sustainable aviation fuels. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

What kind of price can we expect to pay for this year's real Christmas tree? (Gary Crawford and Tim O'Connor, Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association)

Ten to fifteen years ago Christmas tree growers were worried about the long term future of their industry. Today that worry is changing into optimism. (Gary Crawford. Tim O'Connor, Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association, and some Christmas tree buyers)

A pilot program involving UDSA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and the U.S. Agency for International Development is providing Tanzanian youth an opportunity to apply learned geomapping skills to agriculture, and in turn, potential opportunities in ag based career. Rod Bain looks at this pilot...

The Agriculture Department's Patio now has lighted and on display its 2023 holiday tree. (Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Ethan Reese.)

How much more than last year will shoppers end up paying for food this year? The USDA has a new forecast. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer

Even with meteorological Winter set to begin Friday, there have been signs of winter weather in parts of the country throughout the Thanksgiving holiday period. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What sort of food price inflation situation will shoppers see in 2024? Gary Crawford has the latest forecast from an expert. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer