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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses a February period of cold and how it affected agriculture, especially in Texas and Louisiana.

Cattle producers may get a little more money for steers in the new year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

2021's trends in meat consumption and meat prices may continue in 2022. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

If Covid doesn't interfere with demand, prospects for U.S. cotton look very good for 2022. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Could the number of 2021 weather and climate disasters causing $1 billion dollars or more in damages set a record? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses some of the weather and climate disasters that have occurred since September that could be included in a list of such events for 2021 causing $1 billion dollars or more in damage.

Corn and soybean markets continue to react to reports of deepening dryness in major growing areas of southern Brazil. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

Mark Brusberg, USDA Chief Meteorologist, describing the dry conditions in the state of Parana and other southern growing areas of Brazil.

Mark Brusberg, USDA Chief Meteorologist, describing the excellent growing conditions in the northern areas of Brazil.

Hog producers seem to be approaching the new year with a "Wait-and-See" Attitude. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)