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The La Nina weather pattern is expected to be in force for the third consecutive winter, but what does that mean for seasonal weather across the country? (Rod Bain and Jon Gottschalck of the Climate Prediction Center)

Jon Gottschalck of NOAA's Climate Prediction Center discusses where drought conditions will expand and shrink across the country during this winter.

USDA offers the latest numbers, per its October forecasts, for turkey production and prices with Thanksgiving soon here. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam discusses what is behind a lowering of turkey production forecasts for this year.

Producers can now decide if they wish to elect either Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage for this coming year. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow)

Dairy growers have until December 9th to sign-up for Dairy Margin Coverage for this coming year. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow)

Strengthening and expanding local and regional food systems, markets, and producer opportunities are behind recently announced grant awards covering over 180 projects nationwide. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack closed this week's World Food Prize activities on a highly optimistic note. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling closing ceremonies of this week's World Food Prize meetings that agriculture's focus is widening to include more than just producing more.

* - 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)