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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)

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 discusses the intent of the State Stories series of reports issued monthly during the winter period.

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

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.

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)

Several parts of the country experienced a wintry blast of snow and wind in the first days of 2025. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about some of the effects from a recent winter storm system that impacted parts of the Central and Eastern U.S. the start of this week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a developing winter storm system - one expected to bring precipitation to parts of the Central and Eastern U.S. going into the weekend.

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)