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What are some of the pieces of information used by USDA to create their October production forecasts for fall-harvest crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

Theres a bit of encouraging news on the agricultural import/export front. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner

What is the outlook regarding production and price for major U.S. tree nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and hazelnuts? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher Seth Wechsler

A new USDA led pilot program has grant funding now available for ag employees needing resources to address various farm labor and workforce challenges. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Gloria Montaño Greene

There's a special program that helps organic growers and would-be organic growers with their crop insurance premiums. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency.