Radio Newsline

Forecasters say this winter could bring drought relief to some areas, but cause drought to develop and expand in other areas. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Jon Gottschalck with NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, saying that this winter could bring drought development in some areas of the country.

* - ATTN: STATIONS: National Bat Week is October 24 - 31 - * What are some of thethreats faced by bat populations in our country and globally? (Rod Bain and Susan Loeb of the U.S. Forest Service)

A U.S.-led climate initiative will be formally announced during next month's COP26 UN Climate Change Conference. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Retail price inflation for meat products is showing no signs of abating. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Carolyn Chelius)

Carolyn Chelius, USDA economist, with the latest forecasts for retail food prices.

* - ATTN: STATIONS: National Bat Week is October 24th - 31st - * Contrary to their Halloween and horror reputation, bats worldwide provide multiple benefits to humans. (Rod Bain and Susan Loeb of the U.S. Forest Service)

Good progress in the Midwest for corn and soybean harvest activities. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a detailed look at corn harvest progress.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a look at soybean harvest progress in main producing states.