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What were some of the major events that shaped the farm sector and ag economy in 2025? Rod Bain gets the thoughts from a prominent ag economist in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and former Agriculture Department Chief Economist Seth Meyer

Effects continue due to a surprising USDA report in August reflecting the size of this year’s corn crop. (Rod Bain and former Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

There is that one holiday gift you may not necessarily need or want or whatever reason - what options are available when it comes to perhaps returning or exchanging that item, or even regifting it? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Laura Hendrix of University of Arkansas Extension

Continued tightening of margins for row crop growers in 2025 is behind a series of USDA Ad Hoc Assistance programs including the recently announced Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. (Rod Bain and former USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

What to do with your real Christmas tree once it is finished with its holiday display? Several ideas for recycling and reusing that tree are provided by a Cooperative Extension expert. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Robin Buterbaugh of South Dakota State University Extension

Several communities across the nation reported all-time record high temperatures during Christmas week, with some even occuring Christmas Day. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Regent negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico have been building a framework to resolve issues of water delivery by Mexico to producers in Texas and the American Southwest. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains record high temperature categories and how they connect to such marks recorded across the nation during Christmas week.

What were some of the findings of both the Cattle on Feed and Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Reports issued by USDA in the final month of 2025? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock analyst Michael McConnell

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers some of the communities report all-time record-high temperatures during Christmas week and Christmas Day itself.