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Idalia is perhaps the explanation point on what has been a sudden jump in tropical storm activity in the Atlantic and Caribbean Basins this past month. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Farmers are seeing another decline in direct government payments. (Gary Crawford and USDA Deputy Chief Economist Cindy Nickerson)

This year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree comes from a state and national forest with close association to the history of this iconic holiday display. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Amy Albright of the U.S. Forest Service

The dairy sector is feeling the squeeze from lower milk prices and higher feed costs. (Gary Crawford and Deputy Chief Economist Cindy Nickerson)

When will food shoppers see so-called "normal" food price inflation? Gary Crawford has one answer from an expert. PARTICIPATION : Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan.

Most of the Southeastern cotton crop escaped major damage from the remnants of Hurricane Idalia. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Football season means it's also tailgate party season. Here's how to avoid food poisoning problems at the party. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline...

Soybean condition ratings have dropped once again. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA's latest quarterly agricultural trade forecasts provided updates to both projected exports and imports for this current fiscal year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and agricultural economist Shawn Arita

Hot and dry weather has brought on another decline in condition ratings for the corn crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)