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Santa and his reindeer are getting some help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will clear the way for the U.S. leg of Santa's annual delivery trip. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Brianna Schur with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

The U.S. announced this week it seeks new dispute settlement consultations with Canada on its dairy policy - the latest challenge by our nation within the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The monster winter storm now moving across the country has many farmers and ranchers very concerned. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says farmers in parts of the South are bracing for a possibly damaging freeze later this week.

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says much of the nation's winter wheat went into dormancy in poor shape and could be more at risk of damage from wind and severe cold.

A regular study conducted by USDA looks at the economic benefits and export market opportunities created through its Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program. (Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator Mark Slupek)

One Christmas tree grower in Virginia is urging more farmers, especially new farmers, to get into the Christmas tree business. (Gary Crawford and farmer, Jim Gehlsen)

The nation's farms and forests are becoming two of the major battlegrounds in the fight against climate change. It's a fight that's entering a new phase. Gary Crawford has the latest on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Troy Heinert...

Sub zero temperatures are expected to follow potential blizzard conditions in much of the Central U.S. this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Public-private partnerships are important for future supply chain strengthening and ag production growth in Africa, according to the Agriculture Secretary and others on a panel at the recent U.S.-African Nations Summit. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. President...