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Recent events and curiousity have led more first-time consumers to purchase lamb at supermarkets and retail stores. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Megan Wortman of the American Lamb Board

A combination of extreme wintry weather will take a heavy toll on livestock in the Plains and Midwest. (Stephanie Ho and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

What are some of the things USDA could do to help the country's agricultural community? Stephanie Ho has this look. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack. EDS: This piece is still correct even if he is confirmed.

What are the agricultural impacts of the extreme cold temperatures? (Stephanie Ho and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

In its first farm income forecast for 2021, USDA is projecting a drop from last year, but with a silver lining. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

The areas of arctic cold are expanding across the country. (Stephanie Ho and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

The weather pattern known as La Nina is bringing extreme cold temperatures to many parts of the country. Stephanie Ho has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist.

Will the latest cold wave be breaking any time in the immediate future? (Stephanie Ho and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

Despite a recent storm system, several of the West's mountain ranges have below normal snowpack levels, raising concerns about runoff and refilling the region's water reservoirs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, says there are some winter agricultural areas that are not likely to be hit with damaging low temperatures.