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Several parts of the country this week will experience winter conditions, either in the form of heavy snows or bitter cold. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says an East-West dividing line for both temperatures and precipitation will be in place during the period of February 18 - 24.

Several areas in the Southern stretch of the country should receive beneficial precipitation – mostly rain – including from a late week system. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at how a late week storm system crossing the Southern tier of the U.S. could provide precipitation along its path.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses two separate winter systems this week, and where they are expected to bring snowfall along specific stretches of the country.

What were some of the points of interest for the Agriculture Department's Chief Economist after February reports were issued Tuesday? (Rod Bain and Seth Meyer)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses what should be the first appreciable rains of the year for dry and wildfire-plagued Southern California.

Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service goes over the highlights from USDA surveys and findings for the February orange and citrus production forecasts.

What were some of the notable findings within USDA’s latest monthly look at crop production, and supply and demand? (Rod Bain)

Growing amounts of data regarding agritourism and its trends are being harvested as more national, state, and local level information is being produced. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension