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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.

The Agriculture Secretary recently provided examples of some of the projects at higher education institutions as part of a new USDA program to develop the next generation of ag professionals. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides examples of projects supported under USDA's new Next Gen program aimed at developing the next generation of ag professionals.

USDA and NASA recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build upon their existing efforts to train future researchers in STEM based areas such as space travel and food production. (Rod Bain and Agricultural Research Service Deputy Administrator Marlen Eve.)