USDA's annual Agricultural Outlook Forum will highlight sustainability and productivity -- goals that are not mutually exclusive. Stephanie Ho has more. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer

Maintaining exports in a time of economic uncertainty will be a major key to the success of U.S. farmers in 2022. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski) **Broadcasters, USDA will issue its new agricultural supply and demand forecasts this Thursday, Dec. 9, noon EST**

The White House has a long history of holiday activities and decorations. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. Former First Lady Jackie Kennedy. Actor, LL Cool J.

Two storms this week will bring heavy rain to some agricultural areas. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Since hurricane season is now officially over (it ended November 30), it's a good time to take a look at how this year stacked up compared to others, for tropical activity in the Atlantic Basin. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey

Many areas of the country have hit record high temperatures for the month of December. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Your dog or cat could be hurt seriously by eating certain foods that are common around the house during the holidays. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson, veterinarian and professor at Kansas State University.

Hawaii's latest storm is bringing heavy preciptation to areas that have been dry.(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The legacy of late U.S. Senator Robert Dole is notable throughout USDA, including one program that is in part named in his honor. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and former U.S. Senator Robert Dole

The Hawaiian islands are experiencing notable storminess. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)