This is the time of year when we look back at the year that's ending and ahead to the year to come. On this edition of Agriculture USA, Gary Crawford takes the farm economy to the doctor's office for its annual health checkup. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist.

For many victims of natural disasters, such as recent tornado victims in Kentucky, the negative effects of those disasters can go much deeper and be felt much longer than just the physical losses. On this edition of AGRICULTURE USA Gary Crawford hears from a mental health expert about these effects...

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...

One of the most enduring holiday traditions is the Christmas tree. On this edition of AGRICULTURE USA Gary Crawford explores this old holiday standby and takes us on a hunt for that perfect real tree. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Department historical expert, Anne Effland. Christmas tree...