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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about potential impacts to travel and to livestock due to sudden cold and snow conditions in much of the Midwest.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses notable snow totals in parts of the Midwest - the aftermath of active weather Thanksgiving weekend.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a dividing line for temperatures and a mix of precipitation possibilities are in the forecast for the period of December 9 - 15.

Ceremonies Tuesday celebrated the lighting of the Agriculture Department's Christmas Tree to kick off the start of the holiday season. (Rod Bain. Secretary Brooke Rollins. Grady Armstrong)

Several have a propensity during the Christmas and holiday season of spending too much on gifts, so what are some tips that will help avoid overspending? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Laura Hendrix of University of Arkansas Extension

An area not necessarily thought of for Christmas tree production offers a variety of species for the holidays, especially as living Christmas trees. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and John Kushla of Mississippi State University Extension

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service issued an updated release schedule for reports impacted by the recent government shutdown. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

Holiday time is here and so is the custom in many households and offices of a decorated Christmas tree. Many still prefer real Christmas trees but perhaps may not consider the effort that goes into making that tree special for you, courtesy of various Christmas tree farmers across the nation and in...

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

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)