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Christmas tree farms in recent years have expanded to locations not traditionally thought of as Christmas tree growing areas. (Rod Bain. Tree farmer John Tillman. John Kushla of Mississippi State University Extension)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for temperatures across the U.S. during the winter months.

Several rely on budgets for buying Christmas and holiday gifts, but what are some ways to keep within your budget this season? (Rod Bain and Laura Hendrix of University of Arkansas Extension)

What might the weather patterns for the winter months, per the outlook recently issued by the National Weather Service? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meterologist Brad Rippey goes over the National Weather Service's predictions for precipitation around the country for the winter of 2025-26.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over the U.S. drought coverage map to cover various state and regional conditions as of December 2.

A two-week stretch of precipitation in parts of the country have made a dent in U.S. drought coverage from mid-November to early December. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Crop activity in the Southern hemisphere is the primary focus with USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates this month. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks a drought coverage for the nation's winter wheat growing areas for the period ending December 2.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some areas where D4, or exceptional, drought coverage is occuring as of December 2.