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U.S. founding father, Alexander Hamilton, is 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.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at an arctic cold front bringing adverse weather that could hamper Christmas week travel in parts of the Midwest.

The recent U.S. Africa Leaders Summit provided opportunities to announce and explore ways to improve trade relationships and benefits to agriculture to both parties. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Secretary Tom Vilsack.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers the weather outlook and its impacts on Christmas week travel in various sections of the nation.

The nation's farms and forests are two of the major battlegrounds in the fight against climate change. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Troy Heinert, Director of the Inter-Tribal Buffalo Council. Former President John F. Kennedy.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes above normal temperatures and near or above normal precipiation for the country during the period of December 27 - January 2.

USDA recently announced that dairy producers will have more time to enroll for either Dairy Margin Coverage or Supplemental DMC for next year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Can there be a marrage of traditional Native American farming techniques with more conventional practices? (Gary Crawford. Timothy Rhodd, Chairman of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. Heather Dawn Thompson, Director of USDA's Office of Tribal Relations)

A wide range of weather stemmed from an active weather system in mid-December, but what were some of the potential impacts for agriculture? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Rural and agricultural energy saving efforts are getting a major boost in funding. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack