Real Christmas trees are the favorite of many, but there's one problem: they drop needles and make a mess. In today's Farm Progress America, Max Armstrong shares information about work by researchers at North Carolina State University aimed at improving pine trees used for the holidays. The aim is to make real trees more desirable to consumers.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key agricultural topics from across the country. Presented by veteran farm broadcaster Max Armstrong, the daily program provides insight and information on a range of farm and ranch focused issues.