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How might La Nina development influence the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather forecast for this coming winter? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What could crops in the Southern tier of the U.S. face if a forecasted La Nina climate pattern develops this winter. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains some of the concerns for agriculture in the nation's Southern half if a La Nina climate pattern becomes predominant this winter.

Wetter, maybe cooler, conditions expected this winter in the Northern half of the U.S. should provide benefits to agriculture over the season. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Alaskan residents will see the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree originating from their state in coming days, as part of an abbreviated home state victory lap. (Rod Bain and Brandon Raile of the U.S. Forest Service)

The Agriculture Secretary Wednesday announced the latest in Regional Conservation Partnership Program project investments, including those covering tribal areas. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses both the components within the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, and RCPP's connection to USDA climate smart efforts.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides two recently awarded Regional Conservation Partnership Program projects as examples of how RCPP works.

USDA's latest topsoil moisture condition report reflects a dramatic increase in very-short to short ratings from the previous week, as well as levels not reached in two years. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey reveals state reporting significant topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending October 20.