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Heavy precipitation - rain and snow - is in the forecast this week for California, with a particular focus on the Southern half of the state. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What are some of the changes noted for U.S. drought coverage from the end of September to mid November? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The La Nina weather pattern for North America this winter was recently confirmed, but are some of the conditions associated with La Nina taking time to be established? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A Northern Mexico New World Screwworm sterile fly production and disperal facility is now online - the latest step in protecting our nation's livestock from a NWS threat. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

This is the final week of the journey of this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas to the Capitol grounds, and its preparation for lighting and adornment this holiday season. (Rod Bain and Christine Buckley of the U.S. Forest Service)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes poor pasture and rangeland conditions in states, and regions like the West, for the period ending September 28th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and precipitation is expected for much of the country for the period of October 7 - 13.

Our country's pasture and rangeland conditions continue to reflect a balance of reasonably good and very stressed pastures in late September. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA research economist Catharine Weber looks at 2025 forecasts for apple production by variety and trade.