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Online permits are now available via “Recreation.gov” for cutting Christmas trees in national forests, but a U.S. Forest Service expert says there are some things to keep in mind regarding permits and tree cutting. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Janelle Smith

Significant rains and snows in areas of the nation are among the expected outcomes as a storm system crosses the country this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The Agriculture Secretary recently announced the latest funding awards for projects under a USDA program designed to expand the domestic production capacity of fertilizer. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Significant cold and snowfall are expected this week in an area covering the Pacific Northwest and Northern Plains. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A livestock analyst says larger than expected cattle feedlot inventories now could mean lower supplies/higher prices by mid-2024. Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey examines how snows in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Plains are expected to benefit winter wheat crops in those areas.

USDA recently released its first production forecast for the nation’s new season orange crop, with trends primarily positive. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lance Honig and Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a stretch of heavy rains expected this week from Texas to the Great Lakes region.

The National Animal Health Laboratory Network, made up of USDA and land grant university labs, are joining forces with the National Bio and Agro-Defense Laboratory in increased detection of animal disease threats. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Animal Health Laboratory Network...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about where areas in the nation's mid-sectors could benefit from heavy rains expected throughout the week.