Do the human weather forecasters agree with the groundhog's forecast? (Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg and a singing groundhog)

The man nominated to be the country's Ag Secretary points to four priorities for USDA. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack)

The man nominated to be the Secretary of Agriculture says he would like to see USDA nutrition programs accompanied by educational opportunities. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack)

The process is underway, or will start soon, for farm organizations to study what modifications may be needed to the farm safety net within a 2023 Farm Bill. (Rod Bain. Tim Lust of the National Sorghum Growers. Rob Larew of the National Farmers Union.)

The next round of USDA supply and demand forecasts will key partly off South American crop developments. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)

Research and data continue to grow about pest threats to industrial hemp and related control strategies. (Rod Bain and Colorado State University Emeritus Professor Whitney Crawshaw)

If you're wondering why it's become so cold, you can blame the La Nina weather pattern. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the La Nina weather pattern has ushered in extreme cold temperatures that are not likely to go away anytime soon.

The weather pattern known as La Nina is right on schedule in terms of its effect on driving down temperatures. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What is the likely scenario if the La Nina weather pattern does not dissipate by summer? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)