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* - STATIONS: National Farm Safety and Health Week 2023 is September 17 - 23 - * An annual awareness campaign focused on farm safety and health centers this year on the message of the value of those working on the farm and keeping them safe. (Rod Bain and Dan Neenan of the National Education Center...

Dan Neenan of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety discusses the importance of safety and health education campaigns such as the annual National Farm Safety and Health Week.

Dan Neenan of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety talks about an annual farm safety and health awareness and education campaign held during harvest season for much of the country.

A land grant university professor is among those supporting expanded efforts to improve agricultural literacy in this country. (Rod Bain and Kathleen Liang of North Carolina A and T University)

There seems to be more than one definition to the term “agricultural literacy”, according to a sustainable agriculture professor. (Rod Bain and Kathleen Liang of North Carolina A and T University)

Retail egg prices are still falling. (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)