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A new USDA program is assisting producers in three states in rebuilding on-farm grain storage sites after previous facilities were destroyed by natural disaster. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux discusses two natural disaster events, and the role they played in creating a new program to address rebuilding on-site grain storage facilities.

Hurricane Ian did little to impact the latest USDA national topsoil condition rating - negated by continuing extreme dryness in much of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, presents some of the more notable state topsoil moisture conditions for the week ending October 2nd.

The latest U.S. Pasture and Rangelands report reflects increasing dryness over several areas of the Western and Central regions of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Corn and soybean markets are reacting to lower-than-expected planted acres numbers in USDA's Acreage report. (Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, with an overview of the acreage numbers for soybeans.

The White House is highlighting the growing threat posed by wildfires. (Stephanie Ho and President Biden)

President Biden is announcing plans to strengthen the U.S. firefighting effort by improving financial incentives for firefighters. (Stephanie Ho and President Biden)

The U.S. government has many technological capabilities that can be used to help in the fight against wildfires. (Stephanie Ho and President Biden)