Hurricane Milton increased to a Category 5 storm today and is expected to make landfall late Wednesday threatening damage to areas already suffering from Hurricane Helene less than two weeks ago. 

Two former USDA Agriculture Secretaries discuss trade tariffs, farm policy and disaster assistance. 

The Fed lowered interest rates again this afternoon. The nation continues to watch state election returns for clues to which party will control the Lower Chamber. 

Arkansas Senator John Boozman says leaders have a mandate from voters to deliver a better American economy. Boozman feels the urgency to help farmers and ranchers financially to secure financing for the new crop year. 

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley see's little chance for a new farm bill in the Lame Duck Session of Congress. He did express hope for an extension of the blenders credit for biodiesel. 

Agriculture groups are keeping an eye on state ballot initiatives as voters go to the polls tomorrow.