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* - STATIONS - Please do not air after 5 PM (in your time zone) Wednesday, December 24 - * WIth Santa and his sleigh making his rounds again this year, might there be some areas of concern weather-wise during his journey? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey...

Nearly the entire Golden State should receive heavy precipitation and high winds through the holiday week as the result of an atmospheric river event. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

* - Food safety questions can be asked via USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline ... 1-888-MPHotline - * Once the holiday meal concludes, what should be done with the leftovers, particularly from a food safety perspective? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA food safety expert Meredith...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey recaps atmospheric river events and their impacts to the Pacific Northwest and parts east.

Charcuterie boards are popular offerings at holiday parties and get togethers, yet food safety should be part of the presentation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the numbers behind mid-December high wind gusts in the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains and parts of the Western Plains.

A final rule recently issued would provide updates to the nation’s crop insurance and risk management system with emphasis on improved access by policyholders. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Pat Swanson

Christmas Week, particularly Christmas Day, should feature mild and dry weather for the Eastern two thirds of the country, with one exception. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA is currently reaching out to growers of organic commodities to participate in a survey about their operations and practices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Agricultural Statistics Service Administrator Joseph Parsons

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at recent weather conditions and what impacts they could potentially have on the now dormant winter wheat crop.