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USDA Friday issued its first look at crop supply and demand estimates for the 2023-24 marketing year. (Rod Bain)

Many wheat growers are dealing right now with drought and will also later be dealing with a tough export and price situation. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The USDA has just made its first projections for the expected size and price of the U.S. corn crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says U.S. wheat growers may see exports fall again in this new marketing year.

What are among the modifications proposed by dairy industry members for Federal Milk Marketing Orders? (Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Associate Administrator Melissa Bailey)

Eligible rice growers can now apply for a new, one-time assistance program, with applications being accepted through July 10th. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)

* - 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)