Tornadic activity in the South was a feature of an active weather pattern across much of the nation this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at blizzard activity across the Northern Plains this week and its impacts on travel and livestock.

Agricultural renewable energy efforts are getting a major boost in funding. (Gary Crawford and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack)

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack telling reporters about new rural renewable energy projects that will be funded by money from the Inflation Reduction Act.

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, describing a newly funded energy project in Pennsylvania that involves installation of a solar energy system for a poultry production facility.

Mexico's proposed ban on U.S. GMO corn is still a very hot topic. (Gary Crawford and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack)

The December meat production, price and trade outlooks from USDA are relatively quiet - with just a few minor adjustments from the previous month. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski covers the latest USDA forecasts for meat production for 2022 and 2023.

Big, fancy and elaborate toys may not be the best toys for younger children. (Gary Crawford and Bradford Wiles, Child Development Specialist, Kansas State University)