Our nation's food and agricultural goods are being showcased during the six-week run of soccer's World Cup championship in Qatar. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lucas Blaustein of the Foreign Agricultural Service

USDA economic researcher, Noah Miller, discusses findings of government payments to ag producers in 2021, per the latest edition of USDA's America's Farms and Ranches at a Glance report.

Most marathon runners lose weight in the process, but the holiday food marathon can do the opposite. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford...and his stomach. Sharolyn Jackson, Kansas State University Extension.

Noah Miller of the Economic Research Service discusses the various categories and resources used to develop this year's America's Farms and Ranches at a Glance report.

Do the holidays have you tired and stressed out? An expert says a five-minute daily routine can help you cope. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks and Elizabeth Kiss, both with Kansas State University Extension.

Farm households are seeing median Incomes rising this year, even as income from the household's farm operation is below a year ago. (Gary Crawford and Spiro Stefano, Administrator of USDA's Economic Research Service)

Need some cool gift ideas for the gardening guru on your list? There are a few in this report from Gary Crawford. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Extension garden expert, Dennis Patton. Also those pesky singing dogs and, comedian, Jeff Foxworthy.

Dry areas of the Central Plains are expected to see storm systems over the next week, but what benefits might they have for farmers and ranchers in the area? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Santa has a big bag of toys, but which ones are the best for young children? An expert gives his answer in this report from Gary Crawford. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Associate Professor and Extension Child Development Expert Bradford Wiles.

The main source of California water supplies is receiving above normal snowpack as the accumulation season for the western mountain ranges is now past the one-third point. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)