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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 La Nina weather pattern is delaying the arrival of rains in the southwestern United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The holidays can be a very stressful time, but there are ways to reduce that stress level. Gary Crawford talks with an expert on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral health specialist.

The threat of wildfires remains in the western United States. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)