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U.S. founding father, Alexander Hamilton, is now a big musical star, but he hasn't eclipsed Santa in popularity. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. "Hamilton" Santa music by Eclipse 6.

How much of the country will see a White Christmas this year? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA recently issued its December look at meat production and prices, with adjustments for both 2021 and 2022. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Mark Jekanowski

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the weather into the first few days of the new year.

Spot market hog growers are the latest recipient of USDA COVID-19 aid, through a new program created for its Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Getting your home and life back to normal after a disaster can be an emotional rollercoaster. An expert has tips for coping with disasters, such as the tornadoes that recently hit Kentucky and five other states. (Gary Crawford and Tina Chasek, with the University of Nebraska)

USDA programs focused on foreign market development for ag products is a major reason for record farm and food export forecasts for this year and next. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitney. Ryan LeGrand of the U.S. Grains Council.

The latest USDA effort to aid hard-pressed school meal providers has one component which focuses on getting locally produced products into school cafeterias. (Gary Crawford and Bruce Summers, Administrator of USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service)

Members of the pork industry discuss some of the collaborations, including those with USDA, in efforts to keep African Swine Fever out of our country and from harming herds. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Liz Wagstrom of the National Pork Producers Council. Paul Sundberg of the Swine...

The dairy business is perfect for you if you want to be like Santa and work all during Christmas. (Gary Crawford and Marilyn Hershey)