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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses areas of the West where mountain snowpack this season was near to above normal.

How did Western mountain ranges fare regarding snowpack accumulation this fall and winter, and subsequently, providing water to regional reservoirs this Spring and Summer? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

How does the recently concluded Western mountain snowpack season translate to potential water runoff to fill reservoirs across various parts of the region? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam discusses the program selections for producers enrolling in either of USDA's farm safety net programs.

Producers wishing to enroll in either Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage from USDA have until April 15th to do so. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam)

What are the latest forecasts regarding the Sunshine State’s orange production and orange juice production for this season? (Rod Bain and Catharine Weber of the Economic Research Service)

USDA economic researcher Catharine Weber talks about contributions of Florida orange juice production to total U.S. orange juice from a historical perspective.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses concerns about water supplies for the Desert Southwest at the conclusion of Western water season.

ORACBA contributes to achieving Departmental priorities through the review of major regulations proposed by USDA to ensure they are based on rigorous scientific and economic analysis. ORACBA reviews analysis supporting regulation as part of the internal Departmental review of regulations. Ensuring...

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