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Significant flooding took place in several parts of New England during 2023 - a result of heavy early summer rains and saturated soils. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about drought impacts in parts of the country in 2023.

Farmers showed remarkable flexibility in 2023, and it paid off. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer saying that farmers in 2023 showed just how flexible they could be.

World coffee inventories are expected to shrink during this next year. (Gary Crawford)

If you are looking for an entry level job that involves fighting climate change, the USDA may have just the job for you. (Gary Crawford and Clare Sierawski, with USDA's Rural Development mission)

Clare Sierawski, with USDA's Rural Development mission, giving a general description of the new job openings under USDA's Climate Change Fellows program.

Clare Sierawski, with USDA's Rural Development mission says the USDA's Climate Change Fellows program is a great opportunity for entry level job seekers.

Other than a storm system in the nation’s mid-section, early Christmas week weather has been unusually mild and tranquil. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the nation as a whole set a record for Christmas Day snow cover this year.