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How has January snow accumulations in Western mountain ranges raised concerns about water runoff into regional reservoirs this year? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at parts of the West where mountain snowpack is above average at the end of January.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about some of the Western areas where mountain snowpack is at near or below normal levels at January’s end.

How might current and potential future mountain snowfall accumulations translate into water runoff for parts of the West later in the year? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA issued its January Agricultural Prices Received report reflecting what growers received pricewise for their commodities in the final month of 2024. (Rod Bain)

USDA’s first Cattle Inventory report for 2025 reflects a year over year decrease, but what might that mean for the cattle market in coming months? (Rod Bain and livestock analyst Mike McConnell)

USDA livestock analyst Mike McConnell offers some of the notable numbers from the January Cattle Inventory Report.

USDA and the Food and Drug Administration is accepting public comment through February 1st on how consumers perceive food date labels, and how they may impact food loss and waste. (Rod Bain and Greg Jaffe of the Office of the Secretary)

Greg Jaffe of the Office of the Secretary explains a federal Request for Information on food date labeling and consumer perceptions of such regarding food loss and waste.

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service released guidance regarding Clean Fuels Production Credits – tax credits designed to promote sustainable aviation fuel production. (Rod Bain. Robert White of the Renewable Fuels Association. Emily Skor of Growth Energy.)