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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has some numbers for winter wheat condition as of February 21st.

The bitter cold has had a negative impact on pasture conditions in many states. (Stephanie Ho and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

This week USDA is making the first step in a month-long process of finding out the planting intentions of the nation's farmers. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Research programs and support within a Farm Bill are considered important, in some cases essential, to various agricultural stakeholders. (Rod Bain. Andy LaVigne of the American Seed Trade Association. Jim Bair of the U.S. Apple Association.)

Do you have to report those stimulus payments as income to the IRS? (Gary Crawford and Susie Latta, Kansas State University Extension tax expert)

Do you have to report those stimulus payments as income to the IRS? (Gary Crawford and Susie Latta, Kansas State University Extension tax expert)

How might current research on ginger result in development of preventative medications for cardiovascular disease and cancer? (Rod Bain and Shengman Sang of North Carolina A and T University)

The Senate has voted to confirm Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary. (Gary Crawford. Senator's Debbie Stabenow and John Boozman. Tom Vilsack)

There are several things to note about the latest outbreak of bitter cold. (Stephanie Ho and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

The recent outbreak of bitter cold hit at the beginning of the calving and lambing season. (Stephanie Ho and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)