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Two storm systems arriving in the West this weekend should bring significant snows in the mountain ranges, adding to significant snowpack totals this season. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses the snowpack accumulation season to date for the Sierra Nevada Mountains – the primary source for much of California’s irrigation and water supplies.

Active weather- tornados and hailstorms – were reported in parts of the South this week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Heavy snowfall this week in the nation’s mid-section provided short term concerns, but possible long-term benefits. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist,Brad Rippey notes the continuing lack of precipitation and moisture in the Southern Plains states.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, forecasts above normal temperatures and precipitation for most of the country during the period of January 11 - 17.

Will food shoppers see prices finally dropping in 2023? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The latest USDA Agricultural Prices Report reflects notable month-over-month increases in what most producers received pricewise for their crops and livestock commodities. (Rod Bain)

Have higher commodity prices dampened global demand for U.S. agricultural products? (Gary Crawford and Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist)

USDA's Wildlife Services has received a presidential award on efforts to protect migratory birds. (Stephanie Ho and Brian Washburn, USDA Wildlife Services research biologist)