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A series of events through this winter could pose problems for winter wheat in the Southern Plains when the crop comes out of dormancy this Spring. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Despite above average snowpack accumulations in some mountain ranges this season, some Western reservoirs may still be in short supply of water going into the Spring. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
Water managers in parts of the West face tough decisions regarding reservoir levels behind dams due to recent, excessive precipitation events. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
If a hurricane or snowstorm or an "atmospheric river" or any kind of storm kills your power, what happens to the food in your fridge or freezer? (Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. California Govenor Gavin Newsom) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and...
Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline, saying that when there's a prolonged power outage, frozen and refrigerated perishable foods can only remain safe to eat for a fairly limited time. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888...
The returning Secretary of Agriculture says USDA faces new challenges that are different from his previous time at the agency. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Agricultural trade is being viewed as a smoothing and calming factor in what some call "rocky" relations between the U.S. and China. (Gary Crawford. Bryan Lohmar with U.S. Grains Council and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)