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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.

Enrollment is now open for producers for Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage for crop year 2025. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Assistant Deputy Administrator Kimberly Graham)

Farm Service Agency Assistant Deputy Administrator Kimberly Graham discusses what options are available for producers enrolling in either Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage.

Power outages caused by extreme cold in parts of the country have impacted persons wondering how to keep refrigerated and frozen foods cold and safe. (Rod Bain and USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers)