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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says conditions in the southern and central Great Plains earlier this month were conducive to flash wildfires.

Are there some lawn and garden enthusiasts on you gift list? Here are some last minute gift ideas for them. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension lawn and garden expert.

The drought-stricken southwestern part of the country will continue to be shut out of much-needed precipitation. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Is your Christmas tree already dropping tons of needles? Gary Crawford has advice from an expert that could prevent that situation next year. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and "Josh", a tree expert from Evergreen Acres Christmas Tree Farm in Nokesville, Virginia.

Storms in the Northwest have led and will lead to huge increases in snow-water equivalency. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

U.S. founding father, Alexander Hamilton, is now a big musical star, but he hasn't eclipsed Santa in popularity. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. "Hamilton" Santa music by Eclipse 6.

How much of the country will see a White Christmas this year? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA recently issued its December look at meat production and prices, with adjustments for both 2021 and 2022. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Mark Jekanowski

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the weather into the first few days of the new year.

Spot market hog growers are the latest recipient of USDA COVID-19 aid, through a new program created for its Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux