That real Christmas tree can have many uses far after the holidays are over. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden.

How do two USDA programs centered on foreign export market development and market access provide benefits to our nation's economy and to the ag sector? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator Mark Slupek

Three White House nominees to Agriculture Department and ag trade posts – all with ties to USDA – received full confirmation by the U.S. Senate prior to the holiday recess. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Doug McKalip. Alexis Taylor. Jose Emilio Esteban.

The final numbers for both Atlantic and Pacific tropical storms and hurricanes are among the indicators of the uniqueness of this past season. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA is working on various projects designed to better detect and understand the COVID virus and its variants in wild and domestic animals, and in turn, improve response to these threats. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Associate Administrator...

Public-private partnerships are important for future supply chain strengthening and ag production growth in Africa, according to the Agriculture Secretary and others on a panel at the recent U.S.-African Nations Summit. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. President...

Holiday food shoppers are getting a little bit of good news about food prices. Food price inflation is slowing. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

Recent announcements by USDA's Rural Development mission area highlight the wide range of funding programs available to assist in rural economic development. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal

Looking for some last-minute gift ideas for the lawn and garden enthusiasts on your list? If so, this report from Gary Crawford may help. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension lawn and garden expert.

U.S. founding father, Alexander Hamilton, is a big musical star, but he hasn't eclipsed Santa in popularity. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. "Hamilton" Santa music by Eclipse 6.