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USDA's new Under Secretary for Rural Development says her mission area is perhaps a quiet one regarding the breath and scope of rural economic and community development it supports. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Development Under Secretary Xochilt Torres Small

President Joe Biden discusses the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate - AIM for Climate - co-led by the U.S. and launched Tuesday at the COP 26 United Nations Climate Change Summit.

U.S. Forest Service resources support research and development of wood-based products, including grant programs now available for application. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brian Brashaw of the U.S. Forest Service

The cooler weather expected in many areas of the country will be good for pest control efforts, but not so good for winter wheat. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The most common mistake that home cooking beginners make is made before the actual cooking begins. Gary Crawford boils it down in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Lisa Martin with Kansas State University Extension. Plus, Larry, Moe and Curly.

Cooler weather will end the growing season in the Midwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Amidst news about possible shortages of popular gift items, holiday shoppers are starting earlier than ever. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Matt Shay, CEO of the National Retail Federation. Elizabeth Kiss, Kansas State University Extension family finance expert.

A very mild October is transitioning to a more typically chilly November. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Efforts to increase drought resiliency and water use efficiency in the West are getting a boost. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Astor Boozer, Western Regional Conservationist with USDA's Natural Resources...

Many areas in the country set records for the warmest October on record.(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)