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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how continued arctic cold perhaps is impacting livestock, particularly cattle, in affected areas.

The final look at 2024 production of fall harvested crops, a first glimpse of winter wheat plantings, and quarterly stock estimates were among the reports issued by USDA this month. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the possibility of Deep South ag areas like in Texas and Florida experiencing freezes as an arctic blast moves into the country throughout the next few days.

What does USDA’s latest glance at agricultural trade show regarding U.S. ag export – import margins for the first eleven months of last year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Bart Kenner

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at areas of the country experiencing significant snow cover in recent days, as well as barren locales.

What are some of the findings of USDA’s first State Stories report for this winter regarding winter wheat crop, topsoil moisture, and pasture and rangeland conditions? Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A stretch from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic Coast potential could see late week rain and other forms of precipitation ahead of an arctic blast establishing itself across much of the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Updates to the poultry tournament system is the latest USDA rule associated with reform efforts to increase fairness within the Packers and Stockyards Act. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says below normal temperatures for most of the nation, and below normal precipitation in most regions, are featured in the forecast for the period of January 21 - 27.

USDA and the Food and Drug Administration is accepting public comment through February 1st on how consumers perceive food date labels, and how they may impact food loss and waste. (Rod Bain and Greg Jaffe of the Office of the Secretary)