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U.S. cotton yield for this year’s crop is notable, per USDA’s December crop production report. (Rod Bain and Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)
USDA's look at U.S. orange production puts a spotlight on the Sunshine State where significant production decreases are noted. (Rod Bain and Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)
Public comment is now being accepted on the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's Scientific Report, containing nutrition guideline recommendations for the next five years. (Rod Bain)
A mixture of heavy rains, colder temperatures, and significant snow accumulations at various times are expected with a mid-week weather system covering the Eastern one-third of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Fog, wildfire threats, and heavy precipitation are all part of active weather this week in the Western U.S. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)