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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses recent trends of La Nina formation during the fall and winter months, and the possibility of another such system forming this year.

The watch is on for possible development of the La Nina climatic pattern later this year, but what is its potential to form, and how might it impact parts of the U.S.? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the effects a La Nina weather pattern has in the Western and Southern parts of the country.

Home canners need to consider how to approach preserving foods such as tomatoes, or jams and jellies, according to a Cooperative Extension expert. (Rod Bain and Julie Garden Robinson of North Dakota State University)

A Cooperative Extension expert explains why canning foods at home must be approached wearing a scientist’s coat instead of a chef’s hat. (Rod Bain and Julie Garden Robinson of North Dakota State University Extension)

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden explains small refinery exemptions within the Renewable Fuel Standard and proposed Environmental Protection Agency reallocation of SRE waivers.

The recent case of a traveler-associated human case of New World Screwworm reaffirmed USDA and federal surveillance and trapping measures to keep this threat to U.S. livestock out of our country. (Rod Bain and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden)

The Agriculture Secretary Thursday announced a new plan designed to boost veterinarian numbers in rural America. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins discusses issues of shortages of rural veterinarian as well as food animal vets within the federal government.

The Environmental Protection Agency recently closed one public comment period, and has another now underway, involving aspects of the proposed Renewable Fuel Standard for 2026 and 2027. (Rod Bain and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden)