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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.

The deadline is coming up soon for those eligible to sign up for a USDA disaster assistance, program, including dairy producers with losses associated with the H5N1 virus. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Assistance Deputy Administrator Kimberly Graham)

Farm Service Agency Assistant Deputy Administrator Kimberly Graham discussed the recent inclusion of milk losses by dairy cattle due to the H5N1 virus for eligibility under the Emergency Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm Raised Fish Program (ELAP).

USDA's latest look at beef production year over year provides indications regarding steer price projections for this year. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)