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As agriculture innovation is needed more than ever, development is underway for technologies, systems, and methods to help farmers and ranchers address a variety of global concerns. Rod Bain looks at some of these new innovations – those beginning to be applied now, and those being researched for...

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 and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

A new USDA Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program is now available to help eligible applicants improve and expand meat and poultry processing capabilities and strengthen supply chains. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Business Cooperative Services Administrator Karama Neal

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux discusses some of the details behind the new Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program - part of USDA's Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative.

What causes a thunderstorm to suddenly turn into a tornado? Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kentucky Governor Andy Bashear. Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist.

One Christmas Tree grower doesn't have to worry about rising fertilizer costs, but there are other worries. (Gary Crawford and Christmas tree farmer, Jim Gehlsen)

What are the best kinds of toys for Santa to give to 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.

Was the recent tornado that traveled more than 200 miles a record breaking event, or does it count as several smaller tornadoes? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

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.

Modern technology helps scientists assess tornado damage. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)