The first U.S. Drought Monitor of December points to a month-over-month decrease in drought coverage for the country, and for winter crop and commodity production areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA's centennial Agricultural Outlook Forum provided opportunity to recall significant milestones within one-hundred years of our nation’s agricultural trade efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Senior Economist Sharon Sydow

Most farmers have to predict demand for their products one year ahead. For Christmas tree growers it's ten years. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tim O'Connor, Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association. Jim Gehlsen, Virginia Christmas tree grower.

A USDA veterinary official says the U.S. and Mexico are making progress on the Mexican screwworm situation. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Burke Healey with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

What's the outlook for U.S. agricultural trade in 2025? USDA has a new forecast. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

USDA recently released its most recent survey results looking at trends in ag irrigation and water management for 2023. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Julie Weber of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

The online registration page is now available for the Agriculture Department's 101st edition of its Ag Outlook Forum scheduled in late February 2025. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

USDA's centennial Agricultural Outlook Forum provided opportunity to recall significant milestones within one-hundred years of our nation’s agricultural trade efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Senior Economist Sharon Sydow

USDA is out with its new look at cattle feedlot activity. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Michael McConnell.

The Agriculture Secretary took time during the recent COP 29 event to provide updates on the Agricultural Innovation Mission for Climate. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack.