USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the record low and sub\-zero temperatures produced as a result of this week's arctic outbreak over the Plains.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains freeze concerns for citrus and sugarcane crops in Texas and Louisiana from this week's arctic outbreak.

USDA is among the federal agencies leading efforts to improve food safety rules in low-and-middle income countries to improve their food security levels. (Rod Bain and Brooke Jamison of the Foreign Agricultural Service)

Food shoppers will likely pay more for food next year, but the price hikes may not be nearly as large as what we've seen this year. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan

USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan, giving the latest forecast for food price inflation for 2022.

There's still time to find last minute gifts for the gardener on your list. Here are some ideas. (Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension Lawn and Garden expert)

Dennis Patton, Kansas State University Extension garden expert, suggesting a last-minute gift that might help a gardener on your list to save time and trouble.

Santa and his reindeer are getting some help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will clear the way for the U.S. leg of Santa's annual delivery trip. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Brianna Schur with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

The U.S. announced this week it seeks new dispute settlement consultations with Canada on its dairy policy - the latest challenge by our nation within the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The monster winter storm now moving across the country has many farmers and ranchers very concerned. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)