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The strong storm that brought heavy rain to the western United States is moving east. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA's latest look at fall fruit and tree nut production indicates varying forecast numbers depending on the commodity. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher Jaclyn Kramer

Strong storm to bring heavy rain and high winds to northern east coast. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

* - ATTN: STATIONS: National Bat Week is October 24th - 31st - * Several studies are ongoing in efforts to protect bat populations and bat habitats from a variety of threats. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and U.S. Forest Service researcher Susan Loeb

How did the most recent storm in the West compare to a previous big one in 1962? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

In most areas of the country, it's just about time, if not past time, to winterize your lawn mower. Gary Crawford reluctantly has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ward Upham, with Kansas State University Extension

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's Outlook for the country for early November.

A recent panel brought North American ag leaders together to discuss how their nation's collaborative efforts can help reduce food insecurity and improve ag sustainability around the world. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Mexican Agriculture Secretary...

A U.S. led, global coalition has grown to over fifty members supporting efforts to build sustainable ag systems that improve both productivity and natural resource conservation. (Rod Bain and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh)

USDA has a new initiative to reduce problems with salmonella contamination in poultry production from farm to kitchen. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Sandra Eskin