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Heath Perrine of the U.S. Forest Service explains the process to choose the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, culminating in the recent selection by the Architect of the Capitol.

What are some of the particulars about this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, including its location and description? (Rod Bain and Heath Perrine of the U.S. Forest Service)

Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce talks about some of the next steps involved in USDA crop acreage reporting modernization efforts.

Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce explains a new interactive mapping system that makes up an integral part of USDA data modernization efforts, such as modernized crop acreage reporting.

Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Richard Fordyce discusses the development of a modernized crop acreage reporting system from a pilot phase to implementation across the country.

Row crop producers can now report planted acreage at Farm Service Agency offices across the country as a new modernization system is in place. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce)

Recent advancements in the Christmas Tree industry are providing producers with more diverse product and consumers with greater choice during the holiday season. (Rod Bain and Christmas tree grower John Tillman)

J.C. Hobbs of Oklahoma State University Extension explains how hay and feed loss as defined in USDA disaster assistance programs may have a tax implication.

Producers utilizing some of USDA's disaster assistance programs may need to consider some tax implications and strategies as well. (Rod Bain and J.C. Hobbs of Oklahoma State University Extension)

What does USDA report as topsoil moisture condition ratings across the country in the latter days of summer (Rod Bain)