Max Armstrong shares some disturbing news about rats in New York. From This Week in Agribusiness, Max shares insight into the upcoming USDA crop report to be released Aug. 10. And Max talks about the extensive six-day RV tour conducted by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue.

Midwest Digest is a twice-daily audio feature produced by Max Armstrong, offering news and commentary from across the Midwest.

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