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Are we entering a "Boom" time for U.S. farmers? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Spiro Stefano, Administrator of USDA's Economic Research Service, with some key numbers in USDA's new farm income forecast.

Spiro Stefano, Administrator of USDA's Economic Research Service, with the new 2021 cash receipt forecasts for several farm commodities.

Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, with some general comments on the income situation for U.S. farmers.

Assessment continues of what the storm named Ida left in its wake while traveling across the Eastern U.S. this week, including what areas in its path were spared of significant damage. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Bill Flagg of the Center for Advancement of Rural Living explains how Rural Development funding programs benefitted a Maine recovery house beyond the initial need of renovation and refinancing.

USDA Rural Development funding enabled a recovery house in rural Maine to not only conduct renovations, but expand services. (Rod Bain and Bill Flagg of the Center for Advancement of Rural Living)

Grain crops in the nation's Northern tier experienced a challenging growing season due to adverse drought conditions. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The grip of drought in some regions of the country strengthened over the past month, and is starting to strengthen in others. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses parts of the country that saw appreciable rainfall which in turn decreased drought coverage regionally.