The nation's farms and forests are becoming two of the major battlegrounds in the fight against climate change. It's a fight that's entering a new phase. Gary Crawford has the latest on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Troy Heinert...

Sub zero temperatures are expected to follow potential blizzard conditions in much of the Central U.S. this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

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...

How might the nation's coastal regions fare from an arctic cold front that is driving through the central part of the country this week? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

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.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a quick moving arctic cold front that is expected to grip the central one-third of the country by mid-week.

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)