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USDA livestock analyst Mike McConnell looks at trends associated with heifer placement in feedlots, per the January Cattle On Feed Report.

The first USDA Cattle on Feed report for the year shows lower placement of cattle on feedlots compared to this same time last year. (Rod Bain and livestock economist Mike McConnell)

Several cities in the Deep South reported not only record snow accumulations this week but totals higher than season-to-date numbers in several Midwestern urban areas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some of the Midwestern and Great Plains cities with lower snowfall accumulations to date compared to recent snows in parts of the Deep South.

USDA economist Megan Sweitzer discusses the forecast for grocery prices overall for this year.

The nominee for Agriculture Secretary shared her upbringing in a small Texas during her Senate confirmation hearing Thursday to explain her desire to bring similar opportunities for rural youth. (Rod Bain and Brooke Rollins)

Agriculture Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins provided lawmakers with her experience in policy, including in the farm and rural realms, during Thursday's Senate confirmation hearing.

The nominee for Agriculture Secretary provided lawmakers some of her priorities for the Department during her Senate confirmation hearing Thursday. (Rod Bain and Brooke Rollins)

The nominee for Agriculture Secretary shared some of her farm and rural experiences growing up in a small Texas community during her Senate confirmation hearing Thursday. (Rod Bain and Brooke Rollins)

The nominee for Agriculture Secretary and lawmakers Thursday discussed the development of a new Farm Bill during this session of Congress. (Rod Bain and Secretarial nominee Brooke Rollins)