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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has an overview of the the precipitation situation in the nation for 2021.

Will significant December snow accumulations on Western mountain ranges in December make a dent in both snowpack water and reservoir levels later this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for the third week of January.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is adding new, climate smart agriculture components to some existing conservation programs for this year. (Rod Bain and NRCS Chief Terry Cosby)

Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby discusses the application process for two programs that offer climate smart agriculture components for 2022.

Producers have only a few more days to apply for two of USDA's disaster-related assistance programs. (Gary Crawford and Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator of USDA's Farm Service Agency)

Did you miss the local application deadline for the Emergency Conservation Program? One USDA official says you should apply anyway. (Gary Crawford and Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator of USDA's Farm Service Agency)

Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator of USDA's Farm Service Agency, urging farmers who may be unsure if they are eligible for a USDA program, to apply anyway.

Despite the recent expiration of ag purchase commitments under the Phase One agreement, U.S. efforts to assure China meets remaining commitments under the trade deal continues. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA and other farm and conservation groups are joining forces in hopes of doubling cover crop acreage by the year 2030. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)