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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about the active weather this winter in the Golden State, which has featured significant snow accumulations,such as this past weekend..
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes the continuing accumulation of mountain snowpack in California this winter, and its importance in alleviating drought conditions in the state.
A stretch of the Desert Southwest and Southern Plains experienced a variety of active weather conditions over this past weekend. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
This year farm sector debt is predicted to grow faster than the value of farm sector assets. (Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA economist, Carrie Litkowski)
The Agriculture Secretary and European Union Ag Commissioner visited on common goals and different strategies related to sustainability on day two of the 2023 USDA Ag Outlook Forum. (Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. EU Ag Commission Janusz Wojciechowski.)
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Temperatures are rising, and so are requests for time off! Reports show that more Americans — 53% in 2025, up from 48% in 2024 — are planning to travel this summer.