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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's latest Food Price Outlook includes a look at how prices were adjusted in December from the prior month and the prior year. (Rod Bain and economist Megan Sweitzer)

USDA economist Megan Sweitzer explains the data points that go into the monthly Food Price Outlook, including key months of July and January.

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

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)

USDA livestock economist Mike McConnell discusses the findings within the first Cattle on Feed Report for 2025.

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

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)