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Recent dryness in much of the nation means concerns about fall planted crops and their development going into the winter. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over notable state reports for topsoil dryness for the period ending October 6th.

Except for one area of the country, most of the U.S. reports continuing drying of pastures and rangelands for the first week of October. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA’s recent set of fair and competitive market announcements include a three-part strategy designed to make germplasm research and the seeds they produce more available for development. (Rod Bain and USDA Senior Advisor Andy Green)

USDA Senior Advisor Andy Green talks about a recent announced strategy for improving both seed research and development, and fair market competition.

What kind of market demand will farmers encounter this season? (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowsk)

Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, saying that USDA is tracking crop problems in several countries.

The Agriculture Department continues coordination of response and recovery efforts post-Hurricane Helene with federal, state, farm, and community stakeholders. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie)

Efforts continue to support ag producers impacted by Hurricane Helene through local USDA Service Centers while supporting staff also affected by the storm. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie)

Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie talks about USDA support of local service centers and personnel in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.