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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses nationwide average mean snow cover on Christmas Day since the start of the 21st century.

Some winter wheat growing areas have not received beneficial snow cover so far this winter, raising concerns by some growers. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at where precipitation - rain or snow - could fall and to what degree in the period between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures nationwide and mixed precipitation forecasts are in the weather outlook for the period of December 30 – January 5.

2024 has brought better times for many hog producers. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Michael McConnell)

USDA livestock analyst, Michael McConnell, with some key numbers from the USDA Hogs and Pigs report.

On one particular type of farm Christmas day can be an extra special day, unlike all other days. (Gary Crawford and Meghan Klotzbach, with Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms)

Even though he's a suspect in millions of house break-ins on Christmas eve, Santa's composite background check is perfectly clean. Investigation does show several aliases for the man in the red suit. (Gary Crawford and Anne Effland)

What might a portrait of the Agriculture Secretary and his second time in office reflect as compared to his portrait from his initial eight years leading USDA? (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses USDA food and nutrition policy over his total twelve years in office to illustrate the consistency of his time heading the Agriculture Department.