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Does the annual prediction of Spring’s arrival by the famous forecasting groundhog apply just to his immediate area, or it is something that can be considered nationally? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Even with questions about Western mountain snowpack totals in some areas, reservoir storage appears to be in good shape in most states to begin the year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What are some things to know regarding takeout or delivery food and how to keep it safe from food borne bacteria while available during your Super Bowl event? (Rod Bain and food safety expert Meredith Carothers) * - ATTN - The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854)...

What are some of the trends in agritourism as revealed in USDA’s most recent Census of Agriculture. (Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension)

Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension provides one of several definitions associated with agritourism.

How will the new American Jobs Plan help rural communities? (Stephanie Ho and President Biden)

Corn markets got a surprise in USDA's Prospective Plantings Report. (Gary Crawford. Lance Honig with USDA's Ag. Statistics Service and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Farmers intend to boost soybean acreage this year, but not by as much as many had expected. (Gary Crawford. Lance Honig with USDA's Ag. Statistics Service and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA is reporting more winter wheat acreage than had been expected. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, with the planting intentions totals for the 22 principal crops.