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Tornadic outbreaks were recorded in several parts of the Southeast during a stretch of days after Christmas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The year-to-year transition will be reflected weather-wise by above normal temperatures in much of the country experiencing deep cold in the first days of 2025. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a cold outbreak in the Eastern two thirds of the nation could also bring precipitation to parts of that area during the period of January 6 – 12.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says chances of snowfall should increase throughout the coming week as colder air established itself across much of the country.

The trend of more distinct lines where precipitation, especially snow, falls in the West is expected to continue from the last days of 2024 into the first days of 2025. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at December temperatures so far and if that is enough to push 2024 into the record books as the warmest year ever, surpassing 2012.

Pork producers are successfully walking an economic and production tightrope as they begin a new year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Michael McConnell.

USDA recently announced investment in eight projects under a conservation program focused on wetland mitigation banking efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Russell Ames of the Natural Resources Conservation Service

That real Christmas tree can have many uses far after the holidays are over. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and retired Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden.

A recent panel covered continuing issues regarding the agricultural labor work force, as well as possible solutions. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. R.J. Karney of the National Association of State Directors of Agriculture. Chuck Conner of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Julia...