Record low Mississippi River levels not causing as many problems as last year, partly due to decisions by farmers and grain traders. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Cooperatives in many forms have served customers, both urban, yet specifically rural, for several decades. And it is that historical service and economic opportunities that these forms of businesses are most proud of as they celebrate National Cooperative Month. Rod Bain looks at rural cooperatives...

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, giving some reasons why Mississippi River grain traffic is currently below last year's level.

That Thanksgiving turkey will probably cost less than it did last year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. Alfred Hitchcock, film director.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, giving some reasons why low flow levels of the Mississippi River are not yet causing as many problems for shippers as they did a year ago.

Rurall business cooperatives are the focus of one USDA entity - one that celebrates the importance of this business model during National Cooperative Month. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal

This week's weather, nationally, will be mostly favorable for harvesting. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

There's new evidence that food price inflation may finally be cooling off. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Megan Sweitzer, USDA economist.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, saying rains over the Eastern third of the country will likely cause only minor harvest delays.

The Agriculture Secretary recently announced a series of grants and awards designed to increase healthy foods served throughout our nation’s schools. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack