With harvest more than halfway complete, this week’s Ag News Daily looks at the nation’s grain storage capacity and the latest updates on agricultural policy ahead of this year’s midterm elections. We also continue our coverage from the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo.

Agriculture news this week covers national grain storage capacity, federal agencies expanding grazing opportunities on public lands and cattle placements reaching a record September low. We also look at the latest Rural Mainstreet Index, the status of U.S.-Mexico trade negotiations and what the latest Halloween candy forecast says.

Innovation, career opportunities and student achievements take center stage in this week’s interviews. First, Helena Agri-Enterprises shares the return of its Innovation Never Stops documentary series for a second season, highlighting innovation across agriculture. Then, we hear from student award winners from the latest National FFA Convention & Expo about their projects, what the recognition means to them and how their experiences are helping guide future career decisions. We also talk with Kevin Harvey, lead instructor at American Welding Academy, about career opportunities in the welding industry, the skills employers are looking for and the growing demand for qualified welders.

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