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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how mild weather throughout December is affecting both winter wheat crops and Western mountain snowpacks.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes mild weather conditions in the West to start the annual mountain snowpack accumulation season.

High winds and heavy rains were just part of an active weather system over much of the East Coast Monday. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at the path of a storm system and its impacts weather-wise during the course of the past week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over some of the weather impacts associated with a system that traveled through the East Coast Monday.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says mild and dry weather will remain for most of the country for the period of December 26 to January 1.

Hosting a holiday party can be stressful for the host, but sometimes more stressful for the host's pets. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson)

The potential of our nation’s sustainable aviation fuel industry received significant support recently from an announced federal fuel production credit. (Rod Bain and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

What is the response of farm and biofuel industry members regarding a recently announced credit to be applied towards sustainable aviation fuel production? (Rod Bain. Paul Winters of Clean Fuels Alliance America. Geoff Cooper of the Renewable Fuels Association)

USDA's Risk Management Agency will hold two virtual livestock risk management education sessions in January to complement its in-person Livestock Roadshow series. (Rod Bain and RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger)