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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a series of storm events common during El Nino climate patterns - systems passing over California over the past week.

The line-up for USDA’s 100th edition Agricultural Outlook Forum has been announced, with several plenary events set for the Thursday morning opening session. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers some recent concerns about mountain snowpack levels in the Sierra Nevada range - concerns perhaps alleviating due to heavy higher elevation snowfall the first days of February.

A new USDA cattle report shows that the beef cattle herd will continue to shrink for another year. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to below normal temperatures and precipitation are expected in much of the country for the period of February 13 - 19.

How have present Western water reservoir levels and snowpack accumulations this winter factored into what might be the H20 supply outlook for farmers and irrigators later this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA is keeping tabs on how shipping constraints in the Red Sea are affecting grain shipments. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) ***USDA will issue its new Ag. Supply and Demand forecasts Thursday at noon EST***

The last U.S. Drought Monitor for January reflects less drought due to significant precipitation during the month. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

If you fumble the food safety ball when cooking up some of those Super Bowl foods, the penalty could be a bout with food poisoning. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask...

USDA's latest State Stories report focuses on both topsoil moisture and winter wheat crop condition for the month of January. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey