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The panel of experts are set for this year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum Plenary Panel – part of the Thursday morning kickoff session. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

This year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum includes an on-site display of Department-supported innovation and technological research and projects. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Reducing pesticide use on turf lawns or golf course as a best management practice should be considered for the surprising number of pollinator insects found in such ecosystems. (Rod Bain and Terri Billeisen of North Carolina State University)

What are some ways pesticide application on turf lawns and golf courses can be minimized to protect pollinators and beneficial insects in such ecosystems? (Rod Bain and North Carolina State University entomologist Terri Billeisen)

What do some Cooperative Extension studies reveal about trends of agritourism on both a national, and a state-local level? (Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension)

* - 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.