The shutdown of the U-S government could have a broader effect on the agriculture industry.
The country's Department of Agriculture has suspended its suite of crop and livestock reports while the shutdown is in effect.
These are used by many across the globe.
Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with Episode Three Analyst Andrew Whitelaw about the shut down.

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