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A slow-moving weather system crossing the nation’s mid-section this week could bring much needed precipitation to parts of the Mississippi River Basin. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

What are the price prospects for this upcoming U.S. corn crop? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

For the second consecutive year, below normal water levels are recorded along areas of the Mississippi River and its tributaries. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

The USDA has revised its outlook for U.S. soybean production and prices. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes how barge traffic along the Mississippi River is being impacted by a recent lowering of water levels.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at some gauge points along the Mississippi River where record low levels have occurred in recent days.

Over 130 new appointees to two USDA-U.S. Trade Representative advisory committees offer input on a wide manner of trade issues. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at areas of the nation where dry weather is expected to be predominant for the remainder of September.

Funding applications are now being accepted for a USDA program designed to promote conservation of farmlands through innovation and on-farm practices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby

Among the entities behind USDA efforts to expand competition within the meat and poultry processing sector - livestock marketers and sale barn operators. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Chelsea Good of the Livestock Marketing Association.