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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at areas of the country experiencing significant snow cover in recent days, as well as barren locales.

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 reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A stretch from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic Coast potential could see late week rain and other forms of precipitation ahead of an arctic blast establishing itself across much of the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Updates to the poultry tournament system is the latest USDA rule associated with reform efforts to increase fairness within the Packers and Stockyards Act. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says below normal temperatures for most of the nation, and below normal precipitation in most regions, are featured in the forecast for the period of January 21 - 27.

USDA and the Food and Drug Administration is accepting public comment through February 1st on how consumers perceive food date labels, and how they may impact food loss and waste. (Rod Bain and Greg Jaffe of the Office of the Secretary)

Greg Jaffe of the Office of the Secretary explains a federal Request for Information on food date labeling and consumer perceptions of such regarding food loss and waste.

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service released guidance regarding Clean Fuels Production Credits – tax credits designed to promote sustainable aviation fuel production. (Rod Bain. Robert White of the Renewable Fuels Association. Emily Skor of Growth Energy.)

How did USDA’s end-of-year estimate for U.S. soybean production factor into both domestic and global supply and demand estimates for this month? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Two major cotton production nations recorded month over month increases in USDA’s January world production outlook, but how does that impact supply and demand estimates? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)