There are a couple of small surprises in USDA's new crop production report. (Gary Crawford)

Adjustments in yields for this year's corn, soybean, and cotton crops were part of the story regarding USDA's latest production forecasts for Spring planted crops. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

This season’s first all-orange forecast for Florida was released Wednesday by USDA but what impact did Hurricane Ian have on the projections? (Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Falling river levels are starting to cause problems for navigation. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Farmers from the Mississippi Valley eastward may be in line for some needed rain. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying there's no rain in sight for some of the driest areas of the country.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying that parts of the Southern U.S. could get rain later this week.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying that another dose of frigid air will sweep over the U.S. by this time next week. Crops probably won't be affected.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather outlook for October 19th through the 25th.

Most farm commodities showed price strength during November. (Gary Crawford)