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What are the possibilities of tropical systems developing in both the Atlantic and Pacific Basins in the final month of this year's hurricane season? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation are the predominant weather patterns for most of the nation for the period of November 5 – 11.

If you or your kids go trick or treating, you are participating in a tradition that has evolved over many centuries. (Gary Crawford and Anne Effland, USDA history expert)

Historians tell us there are ancient agricultural ties to our present day Halloween observance. (Gary Crawford and Anne Effland, USDA history researcher)

Anne Effland, USDA history researcher, talks about the origins of the word, "Halloween".

A USDA pilot program focuses on incorporation non-traditional commodities into its McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor)

Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor explains how a pilot program is designed to introduce non-traditional commodities into an existing international food aid program.

Approved insurance providers will soon issue Hurricane Insurance Protection coverage indemnity payments to producers impacted by Hurricane Milton. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with significant topsoil moisture very short to short ratings for the period ending October 27th.

A senior USDA official discusses how planning for next year's awards under various foreign aid and marketing programs has halted due to Farm Bill expiration. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor)