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Could the number of 2021 weather and climate disasters causing $1 billion dollars or more in damages set a record? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses some of the weather and climate disasters that have occurred since September that could be included in a list of such events for 2021 causing $1 billion dollars or more in damage.

Corn and soybean markets continue to react to reports of deepening dryness in major growing areas of southern Brazil. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

Mark Brusberg, USDA Chief Meteorologist, describing the dry conditions in the state of Parana and other southern growing areas of Brazil.

Mark Brusberg, USDA Chief Meteorologist, describing the excellent growing conditions in the northern areas of Brazil.

Hog producers seem to be approaching the new year with a "Wait-and-See" Attitude. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The ag sector continues to explain to consumers how farm and food innovations and technologies offer benefits to them. (Rod Bain. Chad Passman of John Deere. Scott Holt of Merck Animal Health)

The Agriculture Secretary discussed the purpose of his upcoming visit to Europe, and how it connects to issues of climate change. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Producers, as a whole, received slightly less in prices for their commodities in September compared to the previous month. (Rod Bain)

Recent grant awards to state agriculture departments are the latest steps in building upon a network designed to aid ag producers dealing with stresses. (Rod Bain and Brent Elrod of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture)