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Low water levels are again reported along some parts of the Mississippi River, and it is starting to impact barge traffic shipping goods to and from ports. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Two systems in the Atlantic Basin – one already a tropical storm and a second in formation – are expected to be the next storms during this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The Agriculture Secretary explains what agriculture’s role is in advancing climate smart practices, innovations, and markets. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says set weather patterns are found throughout regions of the country for the period of October 3 - 9.

For the first time at a United Nations Conference on Climate Change, the role of food production and agriculture in climate mitigation will be a major point of discussion. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. United Arab Emirates Minister for Climate Change and the...

Food shoppers in 2024 may see food price inflation fall to levels not seen in about four years. (Gary Crawford and Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist)

A recent USDA study looks at some of the trends regarding producers’ adoption of precision agricultural methods and use of digital tools. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA economic researcher Johnathan McFadden. Terry Griffin of Kansas State University

USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan, with the latest forecast for 2023 food price inflation.

A recent series of grants awarded by USDA will educate underserved, small-scale, and organic producers on risk management practices and options PARTICIPANTS: (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger)

USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan, saying food price hikes are ramping down as food chain problems continue to lessen.