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Dry areas of the Central Plains are expected to see storm systems over the next week, but what benefits might they have for farmers and ranchers in the area? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Santa has a big bag of toys, but which ones are the best for young children? An expert gives his answer in this report from Gary Crawford. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Associate Professor and Extension Child Development Expert Bradford Wiles.

The main source of California water supplies is receiving above normal snowpack as the accumulation season for the western mountain ranges is now past the one-third point. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

2022 will set farm income records, but can farmers top that performance in 2023? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Spiro Stefanou, Administrator of USDA's Economic Research Service. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist. Classic entertainer, Eddie Cantor.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation for several parts of the country are part of the extended weather forecast for the period of December 13 – 19.

USDA trade analysts say 2023 U.S. agricultural exports could fall more than 6 billion dollars below 2022. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

USDA's latest agricultural trade mission made connections for our nation's farm and food goods from buyers from Spain and Portugal. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Associate Administrator Clay Hamilton

The nation’s mid-section experienced an end of November storm system coming on the heels of a quiet fall weather-wise – a system which may have improved conditions on two fronts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The last month of meteorological autumn reflected changes over time in the U.S. Drought Monitor, but were these changes beneficial, particularly for crops and commodities? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The Agriculture Secretary Monday announced a new virtual center designed to expedite research on nutrition and its role in fighting diet-related chronic diseases like cancer. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)