Much of the nation is in an icy grip of arctic air. So, does that mean the groundhog's forecast was right? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. Plus Phil, the singing groundhog.

Will corn and soybean producers combine for record planted acreage this spring? (Gary Crawford. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist. Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)

Are you looking for someone to prepare your tax returns? Gary Crawford talks with an expert who has some advice for choosing a preparer. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Extension tax expert, Susie Latta. Also, classic comedy team, Abbott and Costello

Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, commenting on why USDA analysts did not change its crop production forecast this month for Brazil's and Argentina's soybean and corn crops.

The annual celebration of love we know as Valentine's Day is steeped in history and culture. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Carrie Van Buren of South Dakota State University. An odorous animated animal.

There was some agricultural damage in Florida because of freezing temperatures, but nothing major. (Stephanie Ho and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

Recent events and curiousity have led more first-time consumers to purchase lamb at supermarkets and retail stores. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Megan Wortman of the American Lamb Board

A combination of extreme wintry weather will take a heavy toll on livestock in the Plains and Midwest. (Stephanie Ho and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

What are some of the things USDA could do to help the country's agricultural community? Stephanie Ho has this look. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack. EDS: This piece is still correct even if he is confirmed.

What are the agricultural impacts of the extreme cold temperatures? (Stephanie Ho and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)