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How do winter wheat conditions appear from states reporting in USDA’s final version of its State Stories report series for 2024-25? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over some of the state reports for winter wheat conditions between November and March.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at soft red winter wheat production states reporting crop condition at the end of March for the final USDA State Stories of the winter.

The report from states in the region covering the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains reflects very poor to poor topsoil moisture conditions as Spring is underway. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over state topsoil moisture condition ratings, per the final State Stories report for the 2024-25 season.

This month is a good time to look for invasive pests and plant diseases in your area and enact prevention methods. (Rod Bain and Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service discusses the impacts invasive pests and plant diseases have on plants and crops.

Does the annual prediction of Spring’s arrival by the famous forecasting groundhog apply just to his immediate area, or it is something that can be considered nationally? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Even with questions about Western mountain snowpack totals in some areas, reservoir storage appears to be in good shape in most states to begin the year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What are some things to know regarding takeout or delivery food and how to keep it safe from food borne bacteria while available during your Super Bowl event? (Rod Bain and food safety expert Meredith Carothers) * - ATTN - The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854)...