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California agriculture's prime source for water is at its annual halfway point regarding snowpack accumulation. What are the totals for the season to date? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at snow water equivalency levels in the Western mountain ranges as of the first week of January.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses current Western reservoir levels and what impacts December precipitation will have in recharging reservoirs in the spring and summer.

As carbon markets continue to develop, aspects such as year-round cropping and quantifying practices must develop as well. (Rod Bain. Chris Harbourt of Indigo Ag. Andrew Lentz of Ecosystem Services Market Consortium.)

How might the grain industry benefit from advances in innovation that could improve aspects of its supply chain? (Rod Bain and Riley Buss)

Traders are looking forward to seeing if USDA's new round of crop supply and demand forecasts will add anything new to the situation. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The streak of weeks with forty percent or more of the nation covered in drought continues and could soon reach a record. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

How has recent active weather across parts of the country impacted drought nationwide? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses month-over-month changes in the D3 and D4 categories of drought coverage for the month ending January 4th.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses drought coverage for wintertime commodities for the period ending January 4th.