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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

A hurricane wannabe that is churning off the Western coast of Mexico could eventually affect weather in the U.S. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Most of us fight the war against weeds in our yards in the Spring, but that may not be the best time. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension lawn expert, Dennis Patton. ( No, not General Patton)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather forecast for October 24th through the 30th.

What are some of the pieces of information used by USDA to create their October production forecasts for fall-harvest crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

Theres a bit of encouraging news on the agricultural import/export front. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner

What is the outlook regarding production and price for major U.S. tree nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and hazelnuts? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher Seth Wechsler