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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.

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)

Stress can make a mess out of the holidays and one expert says most of that stress is self-induced. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral specialist.

Quiet weather is expected, which will be good for fieldwork, but will not help replenish needed moisture to many agricultural areas. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)