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President Biden spent most of Monday learning about and talking about the worsening wildfire situation. (Gary Crawford and President Joe Biden)

Are consumers paying a fair price for meat products? Are farmers getting a fair price for their livestock? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture.

The top weather story this is week is Tropical Storm Nicholas. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Competitive grant funding designed to support farm, food, and frontline grocery store workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be available. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

What are the top crop concerns with Tropical Storm Nicholas? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Medical experts are trying to dispel the many myths and misconceptions that have sprung up about the Covid vaccinations. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Dr. Fred Gerr, Professor Emeritus of the University of Iowa.

There is more tropical activity brewing in the Atlantic. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The drought in the West is shaping up to be what is known as a Mega Drought. Stephanie Ho has more information about how experts make that determination. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA Chief Meteorologist, Mark Brusberg.

How does the pace of named storms this year compare to last year? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Healthcare facilities in Rural America with plans to increase services and improve facilities have an avenue of assistance via USDA Rural Development grants and loans. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Bill Flagg of the Center for the Advancement of Rural Living. Luis Villareal of Cactus...