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What might be some of the questions regarding U.S. farm and food trade in the New Year, based in part on some of the developments of 2024? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

How does the forecast for Western water supplies this Spring and Summer look so far from a mountain snowpack accumulation perspective? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses climatic factors behind above average mountain snowpack accumulations in the Pacific Northwest so far this Western water season.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at snowpack accumulations across the Northern Mountain ranges of the West during the initial one-third of the Western water season.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains the growing concerns about mountain snowpack totals in the Southwestern U.S. and less available water supplies from regional reservoirs.

Just like many of their owners, many U.S. pets are putting on too much weight. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson)

Dr. Susan Nelson, veterinarian at Kansas State University, saying that if your pet is overweight, it can develop many health problems and have a shorter lifespan.

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.