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The West, compared to other parts of the country, should have a quiet weather period the next few days, although concerns remain about the region's mountain snowpack season. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

How might overwintering crops and livestocks be affected by the snows, winds, and bitter cold of this week's weather system crossing the Southern half of the nation? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

North Dakota State University Extension's Karl Hoppe explains the importance of feed for cattle in generating energy and body heat to combat extreme cold conditions.

How do necessary staples of food and water play a crucial role in aiding cattle through extended cold periods? (Rod Bain and Karl Hoppe of North Dakota State University Extension)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses possible weather once this week's winter storm system moves on, and how that may affect recovery efforts.

USDA research economist Tracey Farrigan discusses rural employment growth trends, per the recent "Rural America at a Glance" report.

Significant winter precipitation is expected in the nation's Southern tier the next few days due to an unusual combination of weather factors. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Tracey Farrigan of the Economic Research Service looks at rural industries and their employment growth rates per USDA's latest edition of "Rural America at a Glance".

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the mixture of weather conditions this week in the Southern half of the country could lead to widespread power outages in places.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about the path a winter storm system will travel in along much of the Southern U.S.