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A clearer picture of where Hurricane Ian could make landfall in the Sunshine State became available Tuesday morning as the storm continues to close in. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Floods can happen anytime and anywhere. If you are warned of potential flooding, what can yoi do to prepare? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. North Dakota State University Extension engineer, Dr. Ken Hellevang. Also, classic comedian, Bob Hope.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses possible impacts to parts of Florida from storm surge, high winds, and heavy rains caused by Hurricane Ian.

A number of tropical storms from both the Atlantic and Pacific have created newsworthy weather events, in cases in places not known to experience such activity. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The Agriculture Secretary Tuesday announced applications will soon be accepted for a new program designed to expand the nation's fertilizer production capacity. (Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Rural Development Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal.)

This is the season for potluck dinners. Gary Crawford has this report about how to help make sure that dinner doesn't make someone sick. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA food safety expert, Meredith Carothers. Pat Dodson, potluck dinner organizer.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains the two types of grant applications and processes within USDA's Fertilizer Production Expansion Program.

U.S. Forest Service plant psychologists explain the science behind the changing of leaf colors in the autumn, as well as how best to view such sites. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Paul Schaberg and Kevin Smith of the U.S. Forest Service

The Agriculture Secretary explains some of the details behind USDA’s Fertilizer Production Expansion Program including eligibility and upcoming informational webinars. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Department officials recently spoke about challenges facing young, beginning, and underserved farmers in obtaining farm credit and loans, and how USDA is responding. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Montana farmer Paul Neubauer. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Farm Service Agency Deputy...