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The groundhog's weather prediction this year should please most folks. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg saying in some cases weather folklore and weather science are not that far apart.

The Western Mountain snowpack season at the two third point is a mixed bag regarding accumulations along the various ranges of the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses what has so far been below normal snowpack accumulation in the Sierra-Nevada Mountains and its potential impacts on California water supplies.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the impacts of atmospheric rivers and mountain snowpack accumulations in an area of the Western U.S.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses ongoing water storage issues with the Colorado River system due to long-term drought.

Here are some highlights from USDA's Prospective Plantings Report. (Gary Crawford)

Applications are now being accepted for the latest round of Rural Energy for America Program project funding - with some new elements included. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains the two categories of funding under USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) as well as possible uses for funding.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides two examples of projects awarded USDA Rural Energy for America Program funding to demonstrate project variety and scope.