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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)

As dairy growers continue their recovery from economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Department is announcing a series of programs to assist while building future resiliency in dairy markets. Rod Bain looks at these offerings and how they can benefit the dairy industry in this...

Two USDA pilot crop insurance programs have been updated, including a revised closing sales date for policies. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Keeping a closer eye on the disease situation of animals may help give early warning about possible human health threats. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Mike Watson with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.