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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at where precipitation - rain or snow - could fall and to what degree in the period between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

The predominant weather patterns in different parts of the country this week could see a slight shift past Christmas. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the trends for snow accumulation this December, and where Christmas snow on the ground should be found on Christmas Day.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses nationwide average mean snow cover on Christmas Day since the start of the 21st century.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the regions of the country where precipitation has been active so far this month.

Some winter wheat growing areas have not received beneficial snow cover so far this winter, raising concerns by some growers. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures nationwide and mixed precipitation forecasts are in the weather outlook for the period of December 30 – January 5.

Effective beginning 5/20/2025: Please note this site is under review and content may change. On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of an interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. The interim...

A USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel Friday announced its ruling siding with our nation in its challenge to Mexico’s ban on U.S. biotech corn imports. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor)

Some ag oriented measures were part of legislation approved this weekend - Continuing Resolution funding the federal government through mid-March. (Rod Bain. Rob Larew of the National Farmers Union. Jon Newton of Truterra.)