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What makes the journey of this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree perhaps most unique compared to the trek made by its predecessors to Washington D.C.? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brandon Raile of the U.S. Forest Service

Most of us are flunking the clean hands test, at least in our kitchens. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service ***October 15th. 2024 was Global Handwashing Day.***

The holiday shopping season is off to an early start. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and National Retail Federation CEO Matt Shay

Food price inflation is expected to be very low this year and next. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

USDA has announced a new round of investments in rural clean energy projects. Gary Crawford has the details. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Demand for beef continues high, despite high prices. Gary Crawford has more.'' PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Michael McConnell.

The dry period of late summer – early fall transitions in coming days to storm systems bringing needed precipitation for several areas of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The Normal Borlaug International Dialogue began Tuesday in Iowa – the start of three days of food security discussions and sessions leading up to presentation of the 2024 World Food Prize. (Rod Bain and World Food Prize Foundation President Terry Branstad)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some locales that could receive significant precipitation over the course of the next week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over parts of the country not expected to receive beneficial moisture over the next seven days.