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What were numbers associated with USDA's first look at our nation's cattle inventory to start the new year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock analyst Mike McConnell

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says colder and stormier weather is expected for much of the country during the period of February 10 - 16.

Producers of specialty horticulture products have until February 14th to reply to USDA’s latest Census of Agriculture subset survey focused on their sector. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

January Western mountain snow accumulations in some locales are raising concerns about available water runoff into regional reservoirs later this year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

An increasing number of examples of artificial intelligence in the world of agriculture are now visible. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Charles Barron of Farmers Business Network. Mike DePaula of Terranis.

Does the annual prediction of Spring’s arrival by the famous forecasting groundhog apply just to his immediate area, or it is something that can be considered nationally? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Even with questions about Western mountain snowpack totals in some areas, reservoir storage appears to be in good shape in most states to begin the year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What are some things to know regarding takeout or delivery food and how to keep it safe from food borne bacteria while available during your Super Bowl event? (Rod Bain and food safety expert Meredith Carothers) * - ATTN - The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854)...

What are some of the trends in agritourism as revealed in USDA’s most recent Census of Agriculture. (Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension)

Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension provides one of several definitions associated with agritourism.