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It is a mixed bag of weather impacts associated with an El Nino related weather phenomenon traveling though the Southern half of the Golden State. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

How trustworthy is a long range weather forecast made by a groundhog in Pennsylvania? Gary Crawford has a report that fails to answer the question. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Mark Brusberg. Plus, the Shadow, a certain bunny and a certain groundhog

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes some of the weather impacts associated with a recent series of heavy rains in Southern California.

If raccoons are becoming a problem at your house, how do you get rid of them? Gary Crawford has advice from an expert. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Drew Ricketts, Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a series of storm events common during El Nino climate patterns - systems passing over California over the past week.

The line-up for USDA’s 100th edition Agricultural Outlook Forum has been announced, with several plenary events set for the Thursday morning opening session. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers some recent concerns about mountain snowpack levels in the Sierra Nevada range - concerns perhaps alleviating due to heavy higher elevation snowfall the first days of February.

A new USDA cattle report shows that the beef cattle herd will continue to shrink for another year. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to below normal temperatures and precipitation are expected in much of the country for the period of February 13 - 19.

How have present Western water reservoir levels and snowpack accumulations this winter factored into what might be the H20 supply outlook for farmers and irrigators later this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey