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What are some of the findings of USDA’s first State Stories report for this winter regarding winter wheat crop, topsoil moisture, and pasture and rangeland conditions? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over states with notable period to period changes in winter wheat crop condition, per USDA's latest State Stories report.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the intent of the State Stories series of reports issued monthly during the winter period.

Data and trends on on-farm commodity storage and precision ag technology use are new editions to the latest version of USDA’s “America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance” report. (Rod Bain and research economist Katherine Lim)

With winter firmly established in the Northeast quadrant of the country, what might this mean for weather forecasts for some scheduled NFL wild-card playoff games this weekend? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over states reporting topsoil moisture condition ratings for December as part of the USDA-NASS State Stories report.

Perhaps one of the forgotten aspects of the life and career of the recently passed 39th President of the United States is his agricultural connection. (Rod Bain and President Jimmy Carter)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to below normal temperatures and precipitation is expected for the period of January 14 - 20.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains some of the climatic conditions behind a continued threat of wildfires in Southern California to start 2025.

The threat of wildfires breaking out in Southern California are elevated during mid-week as wind speeds increase in the region. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)