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Most of us fight the war against weeds in our yards in the Spring, but that may not be the best time. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension lawn expert, Dennis Patton. ( No, not General Patton)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather forecast for October 24th through the 30th.

What are some of the pieces of information used by USDA to create their October production forecasts for fall-harvest crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

Theres a bit of encouraging news on the agricultural import/export front. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner

What is the outlook regarding production and price for major U.S. tree nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and hazelnuts? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher Seth Wechsler

A new USDA led pilot program has grant funding now available for ag employees needing resources to address various farm labor and workforce challenges. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Gloria Montaño Greene

There's a special program that helps organic growers and would-be organic growers with their crop insurance premiums. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency.

USDA stocks reports and crop production forecasts combined to reflect changes in USDA’s October domestic corn ledger. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Two nations with different corn production forecasts for October were main contributors to USDA’s look at global corn supply and demand estimates. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Less production expected from several wheat producing nations translates to lower supplies in USDA's October world forecasts. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)