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from 09/27/2012
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USDA'S SEPTEMBER PRICE REPORT
Despite some ups and downs, the index of prices received by farmers is still ahead of last year at this time. (Gary Crawford) 
GCRAWFOR 00:00:53 NASS
DROUGHT STILL EXPANDING
It may be officially fall, but the number of acres suffering drought is not falling off at all. (Gary Crawford and Brad Rippey) 
GCRAWFOR 00:01:00 WAOB
ACTUALITY: RAINS THIS WEEK MAY NOT REDUCE DROUGHT VERY MUCH
Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, saying that, even with this week's rains, he doubts the overall drought numbers will change much in next week's drought monitor report. 
GCRAWFOR 00:00:37 WAOB
2012 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON MAY FINISH STRONG
With a high number of named storms already this year, activity is expected to rise again next month during the second peak of the annual hurricane season. (Rod Bain and Meteorologist Brad Rippey) 
RBAIN 00:01:00 WAOB
ACTUALITY: ON ATLANTIC HURRICANE ACTIVITY FORECAST FOR 2012
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey compares NOAA's final Atlantic hurricane activity forecast for the year to activity to date and what might be expected in the next two months. 
RBAIN 00:00:47 WAOB
VEGETABLE PRICES STILL BELOW LAST YEAR
A big supply of vegetables is bringing prices below last year. (Gary Crawford and Suzanne Thornsbury) 
GCRAWFOR 00:01:00 ERS
APPLE PRICES CLIMBING AS SUPPLIES EXPECTED TO DECLINE
U.S. apple growers are bringing in what could be one of smallest crops in a very long time. (Gary Crawford and Agnes Perez) 
GCRAWFOR 00:00:48 ERS
PROTECTING HAY FROM IMPORTED FIRE ANTS
Hay producers in areas under imported fire ant quarantine can take measures to assure their product can be transported interstate. (Rod Bain and Charles Brown of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) 
RBAIN 00:00:59 APHIS
TV #38 AG SEC WEEKLY ADDRESS - COMMUNITY FACILITIES INVESTMENT
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's message this week is about the investments made in community facilities such as infrastructure and libraries, and their significance to rural economies and lifestyles. 
RBAIN 00:02:16 SEC