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Big temperature swings are causing concern for the effects on the winter wheat crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather forecast for February 6th through the 12th.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. says history proves that winter warm spells can sometimes spell trouble for farmers.

Meteorologists are tracking another major storm system that's pushing across the country. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Is the warm weather coaxing winter wheat out of dormancy? (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying that as the winter wears on, cold outbreaks are generally less severe.

Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small discusses some of USDA's efforts to streamline Farm Service Agency direct loan applications and services.

USDA's Farm Service Agency will soon accept payments from direct farm loan borrowers by a new application on "farmers.gov". (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

Jordyn Ash, a sophomore at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, is a USDA 1890 National Scholar studying plant and soil sciences. Ash applied to the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program during her senior year of high school. She recalls guidance counselors providing...

Raccoons are not just a problem for suburban homeowners. They are a big problem for farmers, as well. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Drew Ricketts, Kansas State University wildlife management expert.