Search

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

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

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

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

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

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

There is notable comparison between the economies of crop and livestock growers over 2025. (Rod Bain and former Agriculture Department Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

What were some of the effects of outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in commercial poultry operations in 2025, and what is the outlook for year's end into 2026. (Rod Bain and former Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Looking for ways to reuse or recycle your real Christmas tree after its holiday display? There are some creative ideas to consider, according to a Cooperative Extension expert. (Rod Bain and Robin Buterbaugh of South Dakota State University)