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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the possible effects to Florida agriculture from Hurricane Milton as it travels through the central part of the state later this week.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the formation of Hurricane Milton which has already approached record-setting territory in the Gulf of Mexico on its path to Florida.

Much of the nation has experienced warm and dry weather in recent weeks, but what has that meant to both summer crops ready to harvest and fall crops to be planted? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to above normal temperatures and drier than normal conditions are forecasted for most of the country for the period of October 15 – 21.

The Agriculture Secretary recently talked about a soon-to-be enacted enhanced animal disease traceability rule including aspects of privacy and keeping export markets open. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Most of USDA’s Farm Bill programs continue operation to year’s end if new legislation is not passed, however, some expired on September 30th. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Most USDA crop progress categories for corn appear to be above average for this time of year, per the Agriculture Department’s latest report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey focuses on the Upper Midwest regarding corn crop maturity for the period ending October 6th.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at national corn crop condition numbers for the period ending October 6th.

Leave dropping and harvest rates continue to grow week over week as this year’s soybean crop reaches maturity. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)