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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at drought coverage for hay and cattle producing areas of the country, per the December 2nd U.S. Drought Monitor.

Laura Hendrix of University of Arkansas Extension discusses some things consumers should think about when it comes to shopping for holiday gifts and doing so on a budget.

Entities involved in ag trade market development and promotion are among those eligible to apply for funding under USDA’s recently announced America First Trade Promotion Program. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg)

Several have a propensity during the Christmas and holiday season of spending too much on gifts, according to a Cooperative Extension expert. (Rod Bain and Laura Hendrix of University of Arkansas Extension)

The culmination of decorating and lighting this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree took place Tuesday night with the traditional lighting ceremony on the Capitol Grounds. (Rod Bain. U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. Architect of the Capitol Thomas Austin.)

Architect of the U.S. Capitol Thomas Austin provides some details about the history of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, and this year’s selection from Nevada.

While another storm system is expected to travel across the nation through the week, the bigger weather concern is expected to be sub zero temperatures in the Midwest. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Between expanding cold air and several storm systems, several areas east of the Rockies have experienced their share of winter like weather this past week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says an arctic cold outbreak with subzero temperatures is expected in much of the nation’s Northern region.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins provides some details on this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree - its lights turned on Tuesday evening.