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An area not necessarily thought of for Christmas tree production offers for its region a variety of species for the holidays. (Rod Bain and John Kushla of Mississippi State University Extension)

One of the benefits provided by Christmas tree growers along with their merchandise – an education of what it takes to produce such a holiday tradition. (Rod Bain and John Tillman)

Turkey legs have become a popular treat at a Japanese amusement park and will continue to be so thanks to a public-private collaboration addressing a potential barrier. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg)

How much topsoil dryness is indicated for the country as USDA issues its final topsoil moisture condition ratings for the year? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the final national topsoil moisture surplus condition rating for 2025, as well as states with notable topsoil moisture surplus.

While enjoying a Thanksgiving dinner pumpkin pie, think about which state is the largest source for this holiday dessert staple. (Rod Bain and Mohammad Babadoost of University of Illinois Extension)

An annual White House tradition continued Tuesday as the President gave two Thanksgiving turkeys a full pardon. (Rod Bain and President Donald Trump)

Pumpkin is no doubt a fixture of fall time, but some people seem to take their passion for pumpkin to a higher degree, both in the veins of fun and seriousness. Rod Bain revisits some examples of our pumpkin obsessions in this edition of "Agriculture USA". PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Former USDA...

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

* - USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline is available to answer food safety questions via phone ... 1-888-mphotline ... or e-mail ... mphotline@usda.gov - * Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year for USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline with several food questions associated with cooking the...