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Cooler weather will end the growing season in the Midwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Amidst news about possible shortages of popular gift items, holiday shoppers are starting earlier than ever. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Matt Shay, CEO of the National Retail Federation. Elizabeth Kiss, Kansas State University Extension family finance expert.

A very mild October is transitioning to a more typically chilly November. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Efforts to increase drought resiliency and water use efficiency in the West are getting a boost. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Astor Boozer, Western Regional Conservationist with USDA's Natural Resources...

Many areas in the country set records for the warmest October on record.(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

An annual look at world agricultural productivity indicates an increased rate from the previous year, but is it enough to keep up with growing global food demand? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Anne Steensland of Virginia Tech University

Meaningful precipitation is expected this week in several parts of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Converging the realms of agroecology and biotechnology will be crucial towards strengthening global food security over the next three decades, according to a recent World Food Prize panel. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Nassib Mugwayna of North Carolina State University. Walter Suza of...

This week's weather is much quieter than last week's. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

How you view the new winter weather forecast will depend a lot on where you live and farm and your own drought situation. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist. Joh Gottschalck with NOAA's Climate Prediction Center.