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A coast-to-coast weather system is slowly making its way across the nation this week, bringing with it a wide array of active weather conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A new USDA virtual center is designed to expedite research on nutrition and its role in fighting diet-related chronic diseases like cancer. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes the impacts to the Northern and North-Central Plains from an active weather system crossing though the region this week.

The White House has a long history of holiday activities and decorations. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. Former First Lady Jackie Kennedy. Actor, LL Cool J.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, provides an update on Sierra-Nevada mountain snowpack accumulations as of December 12th, and what that means for future water supplies in California.

Are we giving our kids far too many toys for the holidays? One expert thinks so. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Associate Professor and Extension Child Development Expert Bradford Wiles.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses the outlook for temperatures and precipitation across the country during the Christmas week period - December 20 - 26.

It's not too late to send or receive holiday gifts of perishable foods. An expert has tips on how to do that safely. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers of USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. A famous cartoon bird. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry...

Total world wheat production forecasts were lowered, per USDA's latest global supply and demand estimate. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

How much longer will the current avian influenza outbreak continue? An expert says there's no way to know. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Rosemary Sifford, with Veterinary Services of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,