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

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the concerns to agriculture from a deep freeze in the nation's Southern tier from Texas to Florida.

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.

There could be weather related challenges regarding travel in parts of the nation in the days leading up to Christmas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

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.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at an arctic cold front bringing adverse weather that could hamper Christmas week travel in parts of the Midwest.

The recent U.S. Africa Leaders Summit provided opportunities to announce and explore ways to improve trade relationships and benefits to agriculture to both parties. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Secretary Tom Vilsack.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers the weather outlook and its impacts on Christmas week travel in various sections of the nation.

The nation's farms and forests are two of the major battlegrounds in the fight against climate change. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Troy Heinert, Director of the Inter-Tribal Buffalo Council. Former President John F. Kennedy.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes above normal temperatures and near or above normal precipiation for the country during the period of December 27 - January 2.