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Winter Storm Fern is the most recent reminder of how a natural disaster can impact ag producers, communities, and individuals, and how various Agriculture Department programs and resources can assist with both preparation of and recovery from a disaster. Rod Bain goes over some of these offerings in...

A series of monthly USDA reports over the winter months provide state accounts on various conditions out in the fields. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Early Spring or more Winter? Just for Western Pennsylvania or the whole nation? The original and still the best? So many questions about the famous groundhog and his traditional February Second forecasts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Several assistance options are available through USDA for farmers and ranchers recovering from impacts by Winter Storm Fern. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam

Tracey Farrigan of the Economic Research Service discusses study into poverty rates in rural counties, per USDA’s latest “Rural America at a Glance” report.

Enrollment takes place between now and February 26th for USDA's Dairy Margin Coverage with new enhancements for the program. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam)

What does USDA's most recent edition of "Rural America at a Glance" says about poverty rates in the rural part of the nation? (Rod Bain and Tracey Farrigan of the Economic Research Service)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam explains some improvements and enhancements offered as part of Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment for 2026.

* - USDA's bi-annual Cattle Report is scheduled for release Friday, January 30th at 3 PM Eastern time - * One of the points within USDA's January Cattle on Feed Report may prove a point of interest within the upcoming Cattle Report. (Rod Bain and livestock analyst Michael McConnell)

Tightening cattle and beef supplies were reflected in USDA's initial look for the year at cattle placed in feedlots. (Rod Bain and livestock economist Michael McConnell)