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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey covers some recent concerns about mountain snowpack levels in the Sierra Nevada range - concerns perhaps alleviating due to heavy higher elevation snowfall the first days of February.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses a series of storm events common during El Nino climate patterns - systems passing over California over the past week.

It is a mixed bag of weather impacts associated with an El Nino related weather phenomenon traveling though the Southern half of the Golden State. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to below normal temperatures and precipitation are expected in much of the country for the period of February 13 - 19.

An unusual warm spell continues for some winter wheat growing areas, making producers weary about potential impacts from cold weather to crops slowly coming out of dormancy. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The person who served as USDA's first Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary died Monday, leaving a legacy of service to agriculture. (Rod Bain and Bill Northey)

One food safety expert says the food safety practices of many of us on Super Bowl Sunday might need further review. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. Usher. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is...

If raccoons are becoming a problem at your house, how do you get rid of them? Gary Crawford has advice from an expert. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Drew Ricketts, Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert.

A new USDA cattle report shows that the beef cattle herd will continue to shrink for another year. Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam

How trustworthy is a long range weather forecast made by a groundhog in Pennsylvania? Gary Crawford has a report that fails to answer the question. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Mark Brusberg. Plus, the Shadow, a certain bunny and a certain groundhog