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USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. says history proves that winter warm spells can sometimes spell trouble for farmers.

Meteorologists are tracking another major storm system that's pushing across the country. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Is the warm weather coaxing winter wheat out of dormancy? (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying that as the winter wears on, cold outbreaks are generally less severe.

Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small discusses some of USDA's efforts to streamline Farm Service Agency direct loan applications and services.

USDA's Farm Service Agency will soon accept payments from direct farm loan borrowers by a new application on "farmers.gov". (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

Raccoons are not just a problem for suburban homeowners. They are a big problem for farmers, as well. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Drew Ricketts, Kansas State University wildlife management expert.

Many homeowners are unwittingly inviting raccoons to come to their homes and do damage. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert, Drew Ricketts and Rocky, the Rock and Roll Raccoon.

There's been a breakthrough in the work to make jet fuels that are more environmentally friendly. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk. LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis. 1960's pop group, the Duprees.

New technology could allow farmers to play a major role in production of sustainable aviation fuel. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk. LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis.