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Notable dry conditions in important agricultural areas in the Southern Plains are reflected in poor wheat condition ratings. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The Agriculture Secretary notes some key themes that apply to rural economies, and our nation's economy, within the President's State of the Union address. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Winter wheat needs moisture -- especially at critical stages of development. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Kinks in the supply chain for foods are bringing on higher prices and those are bringing on some consumer reactions. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Andy Harig with the Food Marketing Institute.

Of the two storms this week, where will there be any good news? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The first two months of 2022 saw little in the way of mountain snowpack accumulation for much of the West, but what does that mean for water supplies going into the Spring and Summer. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The United States is heading into another period of active weather. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

You may have heard the term meteorological spring, which comes earlier than spring does on an astrological calendar. Don't be confused by the two different calendars. Stephanie Ho sorts it out. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey.

Unusually cold air is expected to follow two storms that are heading across the country this week. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Many of us pay more tax than we need to because we don't know about all the available federal tax credits and deductions. Gary Crawford files this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Susie Latta, Kansas State University Extension tax expert. Plus, classic comedy team, But Abbott and Lou Costello.