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In what has been an unusual start to winter weather in 2021, one area of the nation is receiving significant snow - a locale not usually known for that. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says weather changes in parts of the West, and drier weather in the nation's Southern tier, highlight the weather outlook for the period of January 19 - 25.

By this time next year all foods with more than 5% GMO ingredients will have to be labeled as such. Will it help or confuse us? (Gary Crawford and Karen Blakeslee, Kansas State University Extension Food Safety Specialist and Coordinator of the Rapid Response Center for Food Science)

What agricultural commodity will USDA be focusing on this year? (Stephanie Ho and Agricultural Statistics Board Chair Joe Parsons)

USDA's 2021 Agricultural Resource Management Survey will take a deep dive into the swine industry. (Stephanie Ho and Agricultural Statistics Board Chair Joe Parsons)

USDA will conduct additional surveys this year that will examine swine issues like swine health and feral swine. (Stephanie Ho and Agricultural Statistics Board Chair Joe Parsons)

Agricultural Statistics Board Chair Joe Parsons says the pandemic has changed the way the National Agricultural Statistics Service carries out its survey work -- especially with the Agricultural Resources Management Survey, which was mailed out at the end of December.

USDA protects the confidentiality and availability of the information it collects in the many surveys it carries out. (Stephanie Ho and Agricultural Statistics Board Chair Joe Parsons)

This year's USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum includes some new aspects, including how it is presented. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Planning continues for this year's USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, although some announcements have been made regarding this year's agenda. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)