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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)

* - STATIONS: Please do not air this story after 9 AM EDT Saturday - * Storm surge and related safety concerns for the Carolinas and areas inland in the path of Hurricane Ian continue to rise. (Rod Bain and National Weather Service Director Ken Graham)

Federal and state emergency personnel and others are in the middle of recovery operations in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. (Rod Bain and Federal Emergency Management Administration Associate Administrator Anne Bink)

Wheat prices rise after surprising USDA crop forecast. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Smaller supplies of corn than expected may cause continued price volatility for months. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer talks about surprising cuts in crop acreage.