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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses factors contributing to late February Great Plains wildfire threats every year, including weather from this winter.

The Plains is providing a contrast in weather this week with record warm temperatures in some locales, while other spots are dealing with blizzard conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski explains how high steer prices in USDA's February meat outlook are influencing hog price forecasts for this month.

Consumer demand for beef and tight supplies continue to impact steer price projections for 2026, yet USDA's February forecasts also include higher production. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a series of storms travelling through the West this week and their potential to bring needed snow accumulations in several mountain ranges.

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski talks about USDA's monthly forecasts for domestic pork, broiler, and turkey production.

A combination of weather conditions this winter is elevating concerns about potential widlfire this week in the Central and Southern Plains. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA's campaigns educating the public of protecting our nation's swine herds from diseases like African Swine Fever includes a photo contest. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lydia Carpenter of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Enrollment for the Continuous option of the Conservation Reserve Program is underway, signaling the start of upcoming CRP sign-ups throughout the year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam

A freeze event in Florida this month raised concerns about possible damage to impacted crops … from citrus to winter vegetables. It also raised awareness how the Agriculture Department responds to such events at the farm level … whether in assessing damages to providing programs to assist in...