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Above normal high temperatures and below normal precipitation in recent weeks has produced mixed harvest of agricultural impacts across the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about water levels along the Mississippi River system and concerns of declining levels and potential impacts to barge traffic.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses recent concerns about low water levels in tributaries of the Mississippi River.

What does it mean for summer crops in maturity and harvest phases as the first freeze event of the fall occurs this week in several parts of the country? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains potential benefits deriving from moisture expected to cover the Western U.S. later this week.

Much of the country can expect a temperature change this week, but in which direction the thermometer goes depends on location. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The latest look at domestic corn production and supplies derives from data from USDA’s latest quarterly stocks and crop production reports. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes a significant change in precipitation patterns across much of the country for the period of October 23 - 29.

Recent USDA reports for wheat stocks and production play a role in how the U.S. wheat supply and demand estimate shapes up for this month. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA's latest world wheat production forecast carries over into various changes in this month's global supply and demand estimate. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)