The holiday shopping season is off to an early start. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and National Retail Federation CEO Matt Shay

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation are the predominant weather patterns for most of the nation for the period of November 5 – 11.

Most of us are flunking the clean hands test, at least in our kitchens. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service ***October 15th. 2024 was Global Handwashing Day.***

The Normal Borlaug International Dialogue began Tuesday in Iowa – the start of three days of food security discussions and sessions leading up to presentation of the 2024 World Food Prize. (Rod Bain and World Food Prize Foundation President Terry Branstad)

The latest round of in Regional Conservation Partnership Program project investments have been announced, including those covering tribal areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Historians tell us there are ancient agricultural ties to our present day Halloween observance. (Gary Crawford and Anne Effland, USDA history researcher)

USDA has announced a new round of investments in rural clean energy projects. Gary Crawford has the details. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

If you or your kids go trick or treating, you are participating in a tradition that has evolved over many centuries. (Gary Crawford and Anne Effland, USDA history expert)

Southeast growers suffering Hurricane Helene related damages and losses will soon receive indemnity payments under a federal crop insurance product based on weather data. Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger

Anne Effland, USDA history researcher, talks about the origins of the word, "Halloween".