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The numbers are in for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season – one that proved destructive by damages in monetary terms. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A recent USDA led agricultural trade mission to Morocco provided insight of that country’s growing importance as an export market and gateway for food and farm goods in the African continent. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley...

Both the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and USDA Holiday Tree represent part of the annual celebration and spirit of the holidays this year, and every season. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Architect of the Capitol Thomas Austin. U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. Rose Burke. Agriculture...

USDA's centennial Agricultural Outlook Forum provided opportunity to recall significant milestones within one-hundred years of our nation’s agricultural trade efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Senior Economist Sharon Sydow

The first U.S. Drought Monitor of December points to a month-over-month decrease in drought coverage for the country, and for winter crop and commodity production areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Many of the nation's crop producers may be in for another spell of low prices and narrow margins. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Spiro Stefano, Administrator of USDA's Economic Research Service. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist.

Do the holidays have you tired and stressed out? An expert says a five-minute daily routine can help you cope. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks and Elizabeth Kiss, both with Kansas State University Extension.

Most farmers have to predict demand for their products one year ahead. For Christmas tree growers it's ten years. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tim O'Connor, Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association. Jim Gehlsen, Virginia Christmas tree grower.

Scammers are using phones emails and other means to get hold of our money. Gary Crawford has a report on how to scam the scammers. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Barbara Stockebrand, Kansas State University Extension educator. Classic comedian, W.C. Fields.

USDA has raised its estimate of this season's U.S. cotton crop. (Gary Crawford)