USDA's first weekly look at this season's winter wheat condition indicates lingering concerns about the effects of extremely dry soils to the Southern Plains' crop. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Well above normal snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains also means higher snow water equivalency, which a USDA meteorologist explains. (Rod Bain and Brad Rippey)

Structures in some mountain areas of the West are facing issues resulting from above normal snowpack accumulations. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides data from one of the Sierra-Nevada mountain snow gauges to illustrate the above normal snowpack levels in that range this winter.

Dairy operators this year could see more pressure on their margins. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The broiler industry is on a path to boost production this year, but what will that do to producer prices? (Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Justin Choe. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Most farm commodities showed price strength during November. (Gary Crawford)

It's turning dry in growing areas of central Argentina. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

One weather related event stands out for its longevity and wide-range damage as the most impactful for agriculture nationwide in 2021. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about an August hurricane that had significant impacts through the eastern half of the country, its agriculture and its supply chain.