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What does a recent USDA study reveal about concentration and competition in the meat packing industry over the past three decades? (Rod Bain and research economist James MacDonald)

A recent USDA study looks at trends of concentration in agribusiness and what that means regarding competition within certain industries. (Rod Bain and economic researcher James MacDonald)

If you have to work outside in dangerous heat, one expert says at least try to make it less dangerous. (Gary Crawford and Dee Jepsen, health and safety professor at Ohio State University)

If you have to work outside in severe heat, there are ways to help get you through and to help keep you from being hit by potentially deadly heat stress and stroke. (Gary Crawford and Ohio State University health and safety educator, Dee Jepsen)

USDA has just come out with its first forecast for 2024 retail food prices. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)

* - 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.