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What were some of the threats of farm animal disease this year and what did it mean for various parts of the livestock industry? (Rod Bain and former USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

January of 2025 kicked off the New Year with not one, but two, significant wildfires in the Golden State. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the numbers behind mid-December high wind gusts in the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains and parts of the Western Plains.

A senior Agriculture Department official lists some of the events in the ag economy and ag sector that he believes were notable in 2025. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey recaps atmospheric river events and their impacts to the Pacific Northwest and parts east.

What are some ideas to reuse or recycle your real Christmas tree once its display is over for the holiday season? (Rod Bain and Robin Buterbaugh of South Dakota State University Extension)

What were some of the details found within USDA's December Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report? (Rod Bain and livestock analyst Michael McConnell)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and near to above normal precipitation are the predominant national weather conditions for the period of December 30 - January 5.

USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell looks at what hog producers are considering for their operations in 2026, based on indications from the December Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report.

Nearly the entire Golden State should receive heavy precipitation and high winds through the holiday week as the result of an atmospheric river event. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)