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What are some of the concerns for agriculture due to last week's arctic cold front that covered most of the country? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The last week of this year will feature warmer temperatures across the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at increasing precipitation in much of the West for the final week of this year.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses some possible impacts of widespread precipitation in much of the country during the final days of 2022.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says mild temperatures in the Eastern half of the country, and precipitation for most of the nation, highlight the weather forecast for the period of January 4 - 10.

How many acres will U.S. farmers plant to soybeans this spring? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Producers suffering qualifying natural disaster crop losses in 2020 and 2021 now have more time to apply for USDA Emergency Relief Program funding. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Some USDA risk management and disaster programs are utilizing existing data to create pre-populated application forms for qualifying producers. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says eligible producers for some risk management programs will soon receive pre-populated application forms.

Recent adjustments in USDA's Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program result in an increase in available funding for payments to eligible producers. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)