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Weather conditions in the Nation's Capital for Inaguration Day Monday could potential resemble arctic cold during swearing in ceremonies four decades ago. (Rod Bain. USDA meteorogist Brad Rippey. President Ronald Reagan. Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Warren Burger).)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the weather forecast for Monday's Presidential inauguration in the Nation’s Capital, as well as conditions on both the day before and after the event.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes adverse weather conditions on Inauguration Day Monday in Washington D.C. has led to the swearing-in ceremony and other events moved indoors.

The incoming Trump Administration recently announced four nominations for senior level positions within the Agriculture Department, joining Secretarial and Deputy Secretarial nominees on the selection list. (Rod Bain and Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary nominee Richard Fordyce)

Participating dairy growers learned amendments voted on in a Federal Milk Marketing Order referendum were approved, and when implementation dates are scheduled. (Rod Bain and Dana Coale of the Agricultural Marketing Service)

Dana Coale of the Agricultural Marketing Service goes over the activity of the past two months associated with industry consideration of Federal Milk Marketing Order amendments.

The latest look at USDA’s H5N1 testing strategy for milk from dairy cattle includes number of states participating, and level of testing among each state. (Rod Bain and Alex Turner of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Alex Turner of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service explains efforts over the past year to monitor and mitigate a strain of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu found in milk samples in dairy cattle.

Alex Turner of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service explains the series of state oriented tranches connected with the National Milk Testing Strategy.

What does USDA’s first milk outlook for the new year indicate for trends in production, trade and price? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)