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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about the possible effects of this week's cold outbreak on winter wheat crops in the Plains and Midwest.

How is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration involved in various USDA and federal efforts to monitor and resolve various challenges to farming and ranching here on Earth? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brad Doorn of NASA

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes near to above normal temperatures and precipitation across much of the nation for the period of January 28 to February 3.

Cattle producers have several considerations as they protect their livestock from arctic weather conditions, or in the case of the start of this year, several arctic blasts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Karl Hoppe of North Dakota State University Extension

Weather conditions in the Nation's Capital for Inaguration Day Monday could potential resemble arctic cold during swearing in ceremonies four decades ago. (Rod Bain. USDA meteorogist Brad Rippey. President Ronald Reagan. Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Warren Burger).)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the weather forecast for Monday's Presidential inauguration in the Nation’s Capital, as well as conditions on both the day before and after the event.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes adverse weather conditions on Inauguration Day Monday in Washington D.C. has led to the swearing-in ceremony and other events moved indoors.

The incoming Trump Administration recently announced four nominations for senior level positions within the Agriculture Department, joining Secretarial and Deputy Secretarial nominees on the selection list. (Rod Bain and Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary nominee Richard Fordyce)

Participating dairy growers learned amendments voted on in a Federal Milk Marketing Order referendum were approved, and when implementation dates are scheduled. (Rod Bain and Dana Coale of the Agricultural Marketing Service)

Dana Coale of the Agricultural Marketing Service goes over the activity of the past two months associated with industry consideration of Federal Milk Marketing Order amendments.