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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)

Collaboration between USDA and agricultural cooperator groups is important in ag trade and market expansion efforts, according to a senior Agriculture Department official. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg)

Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg discusses collaboration between USDA and agricultural cooperator groups in addressing farm and food trade issues and improving market access for their products.

An area not necessarily thought of for Christmas tree production offers for its region a variety of species for the holidays. (Rod Bain and John Kushla of Mississippi State University Extension)

How much topsoil dryness is indicated for the country as USDA issues its final topsoil moisture condition ratings for the year? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the final national topsoil moisture surplus condition rating for 2025, as well as states with notable topsoil moisture surplus.

Turkey legs have become a popular treat at a Japanese amusement park and will continue to be so thanks to a public-private collaboration addressing a potential barrier. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg)