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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)

Successful dairy producers have in common the ability to care for the various needs of their herd - "cow skills" - so says an Extension expert. (Rod Bain and Jim Salfer of University of Minnesota)

Hosting a holiday party can be stressful for the host, but sometimes more stressful for the host's pets. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson)

A senior USDA research official has told lawmakers that continued innovation in our nation’s federal and land grant university labs and facilities is important to keeping U.S. farm and food goods competitive globally. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Chovanda...

Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Chovanda Jacobs Young discusses the historic economic benefits for the U.S. agricultural economy through research and development.

Recent investments by USDA's Rural Development are designed to create market and economic opportunities for rural economies. (Rod Bain and Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal)

Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal provides examples of projects recently awarded Rural Development grants and loans, and how those investments will improve economic development opportunities in project areas.

Latest trade numbers show U.S. agricultural exports have started the new fiscal year on a pretty strong note. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, reviewing the agricultural trade numbers for the first ten months of the 2022 calendar year.

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, saying that exports of many U.S. agricultural products during the first ten months of Calendar Year 2022 are running ahead of the same ten months a year earlier.