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This year's selection as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, and its upcoming journey, is unique on several fronts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brandon Raile of the U.S. Forest Service

Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor discusses USDA Ag Trade Mission for 2024, including missions to Vietnam and the interest to expand farm and food exports to that nation.

The growth of the nation’s pet food and treat industry has been significant in recent years, even with supply chain concerns. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Leah Wilkinson of the American Feed Industry Association

What are some Louisiana sugar cane grower concerns regarding condition of this year’s crop in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What's the outlook for U.S. agricultural trade in 2025? Gary Crawford has the latest forecast. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

What was a never developed tropical cyclone traveled through parts of the Carolinas Monday, and while not a tropical storm, did impacts part of the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The Deputy Agricultural Secretary offered the details involving the recent G20 Agricultural Ministers meeting in Brazil. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the concerns caused by a never developed tropical cyclone that traveled through the Carolinas Monday.

More state governments are utilizing agricultural trade missions, both self-supported and through USDA, as well as USDA programs, in their efforts to increase food and farm export markets and sales. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward. California...

Parts of the Western and Central U.S. this week are expected to experience cold fronts, yet these systems could provide much needed moisture in places. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)