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Shoppers continue to find deals offered by retailers meant to purchase not only the Thanksgiving meal turkey, but some of the trimmings as well. (Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell)

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is now being prepared for its lighting December Second after arriving in Washington DC after its journey from its home state of Nevada. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Christine Buckley of the U.S. Forest Service

USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell discusses some of the strategies used by retailers to promote Thanksgiving turkey sales.

The second stage of USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program is among the latest farm disaster assistance offerings that eligible producers can now sign up for. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce

Mutliple cold air events will move further into the contenential U.S. during Thanksgiving week, also driving the thermometer down lower. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What were among the findings within the Agriculture Department’s latest Cattle on Feed Report – the first issued since September? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock analyst Michael McConnell

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says abundant storms and precipitation is expected across much of the nation during Thanksgiving week.

What might travellers need to watch out for weather-wise whenever they travel during the Thanksgiving week period? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some potential areas of weather concern for travellers heading home in the later part of the post Thanksgiving weekend.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to below normal temperatures and near to above normal precipitation will be predominant nationwide for the period of December 2 - 8.