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* - ATTN: STATIONS: National Bat Week is October 24th - 31st - * Contrary to their Halloween and horror reputation, bats worldwide provide multiple benefits to humans. (Rod Bain and Susan Loeb of the U.S. Forest Service)

Good progress in the Midwest for corn and soybean harvest activities. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at corn harvest progress.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a look at soybean harvest progress in main producing states.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says overall, winter wheat conditions are similar to the same time last year.

The pace of winter wheat planting is close to average, though still behind last year's pace. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The nation's cotton crop remains resilient, despite slower than average development. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the pace of cotton harvest is behind the five year average and behind last year's pace.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the number of cotton bolls open around the country is catching up to the five year average.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the season's final look at the nation's rice harvest.