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The latest USDA Topsoil Moisture report reflects continued drying trends in soils across much of the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about states with significant topsoil moisture shortages for the period ending September 15th.

Drying trends in our country’s pastures and rangelands continue, per USDA’s September 15th Pasture and Rangeland Condition report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The outlook for the nation's broiler industry looks strong. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The nation's turkey producers are facing a tough supply and demand situation. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski with the latest forecast for hog prices.

*- National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 15 – 21 - * An online source provides information on injuries on the farm and in turn aids farm safety advocates in developing and applying prevention and education resources. (Rod Bain and Scott Heiberger of the National Farm Medicine Center)

*- National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 15 – 21 - * Many farm safety organizations and professional collaborate on efforts to protect children from injury on the farm through prevention, safety education, and collaboration. (Rod Bain and Melissa Ploekelman of the National Farm Medicine...

* - 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)