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Food price inflation is expected to be very low this year and next. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over parts of the country not expected to receive beneficial moisture over the next seven days.

What makes the journey of this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree perhaps most unique compared to the trek made by its predecessors to Washington D.C.? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brandon Raile of the U.S. Forest Service

What are the possibilities of tropical systems developing in both the Atlantic and Pacific Basins in the final month of this year's hurricane season? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The holiday shopping season is off to an early start. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and National Retail Federation CEO Matt Shay

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation are the predominant weather patterns for most of the nation for the period of November 5 – 11.

Most of us are flunking the clean hands test, at least in our kitchens. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service ***October 15th. 2024 was Global Handwashing Day.***

The Normal Borlaug International Dialogue began Tuesday in Iowa – the start of three days of food security discussions and sessions leading up to presentation of the 2024 World Food Prize. (Rod Bain and World Food Prize Foundation President Terry Branstad)

The latest round of in Regional Conservation Partnership Program project investments have been announced, including those covering tribal areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Historians tell us there are ancient agricultural ties to our present day Halloween observance. (Gary Crawford and Anne Effland, USDA history researcher)