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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey comments on heavy snows in parts of the Intermountain West and Plains this month and potential impacts to agriculture.

The recently announced final decision regarding Federal Milk Marketing Order amendments includes adjustments provided from public comment over the past few months. (Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Deputy Administrator Dana Coale)

Russian wheat continues to dominate global wheat markets. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says global wheat supplies are abundant. (Which is one reason why USDA is forecasting wheat prices to average $1.36 below last season)

USDA is projecting that there will be continued downward pressure on corn prices as U.S. stocks rise.

Progress continues towards full operation of USDA’s National Bio and Agro Defense Facility, according to the Department’s Chief Veterinarian. (Rod Bain and Dr. Rosemary Sifford)

USDA recently rolled out its Organic Dairy Promotion Program to encourage more consumption of products in education facilities and community youth programs. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over those states reporting excessive topsoil dryness in the latest Topsoil Moisture Condition report.

USDA’s latest edition of its annual “Rural America at a Glance” report provides a look at rural employments trends of the past year. (Rod Bain and Tracey Farrigan of the Economic Research Service)

What did USDA’s recent edition of “Rural America at a Glance” reveal regarding trends of the rural work force in the context of residents defined as working poor? (Rod Bain and Tracey Farrigan of the Economic Research Service)