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What makes potatoes a vegetable that constitutes a loyal, perhaps fanatic, consumer base? That and other trivia on taters guaranteed to bring spud lovers to delight are part of Rod Bain's focus in this edition of "Agriculture USA". PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA research economist Catharine Weber...

The National Weather Service recently issued its weather outlook for the 2025-26 winter season, but what does this mean regarding temperatures and precipitation for different parts of the country? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

There are several creative ways to present thoughtful presents during the holidays that are also considerate of your budget. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Laura Hendrix of University of Arkansas Extension

A newly launched USDA web resource provides comprehensive data for the public and stakeholders on New World Screwworm prevention and detection efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins

Although crops and commodities in drought are few as the winter season begins, there are some conditions worth noting in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Holiday time is here and so is the custom in many households and offices of a decorated Christmas tree. Many still prefer real Christmas trees but perhaps may not consider the effort that goes into making that tree special for you, courtesy of various Christmas tree farmers across the nation and in...

Several have a propensity during the Christmas and holiday season of spending too much on gifts, so what are some tips that will help avoid overspending? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Laura Hendrix of University of Arkansas Extension

An area not necessarily thought of for Christmas tree production offers a variety of species for the holidays, especially as living Christmas trees. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and John Kushla of Mississippi State University Extension

What has been some of the results to date of a recent USDA-led agricultural trade mission to Mexico? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service issued an updated release schedule for reports impacted by the recent government shutdown. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service