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Members of our nation’s aquaculture industry have opportunity to share information via USDA’s 2023 Census of Aquaculture with surveys to be mailed out later this month. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Travis Averill of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

At the White House Tribal Nations Summit USDA announced several new programs and approaches designed to boost Tribal food Sovereignty while creating more jobs and economic activity in Indian Country. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Director of USDA's Office of Tribal Affairs Heather Dawn Thompson. And other participants in the White House Tribal Nations Summit.

The White House has a long history of holiday activities and decorations. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. Former First Lady Jackie Kennedy.

Are the holidays stressing you out? One expert says some of that stress can be self-induced. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral specialist.

Do the holidays have you tired and stressed out? An expert says a five-minute daily routine can help you cope. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks and Elizabeth Kiss, both with Kansas State University Extension.

Certain common holiday foods can cause serious problems for dogs or cats that get into those foods. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson, veterinarian and professor at Kansas State University.

Need some cool gift ideas for the gardening guru on your list? There are a few in this report from Gary Crawford.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Extension garden expert, Dennis Patton. Also those pesky singing dogs and, comedian, Jeff Foxworthy.

The recent United Nations Climate Change Conference gave opportunity for U.S. leadership to showcase domestic agricultural approaches to address climate issues. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The USDA is out with updated agricultural trade numbers for this year and a forecast for 2024. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

The application period for interested participants of USDA's first ag trade mission of 2024 is now underway through December 18th. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ryan Brewster of the Foreign Agricultural Service

The first U.S. Drought Monitor for the last month of 2023 show less drought coverage nationwide, as well as for various commodities. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey