Radio Newsline

The nation's broiler producers are expected to boost output next year, but what will that do to prices? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Participants of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree experience are using it as an education and outreach tool for residents of the tree’s home state and those viewing it on its journey to Washington D.C.. (Rod Bain and Lorie Stroup of the U.S. Forest Service)

Lorie Stroup of the U.S. Forest Service describes this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree - a Red Spruce among the native tree species in North Carolina.

Lorie Stroup of the U.S. Forest Service discusses the journey of this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from harvest in its native North Carolina to its arrival at the Capitol Grounds.

A blanket of cold air is covering much of the nation, causing concerns for the aleady struggling winter wheat crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Have we finally turned the corner on dryness in the U.S.? (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about the cold wave that has settled over much of the country this week.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, comparing this season's winter wheat situation with last year's season.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather outlook for November 22nd through the 28th.

Among the notable findings of USDA’s latest edition of its “Rural America at a Glance” report, a change in rural population numbers over the last two years. (Rod Bain and Jim Davis of the Economic Research Service)